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--- THE ADVOCA WE, CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME IX. Spacious Auditorium WAS FILLED TO OVERFLOWING AT ST. PAULS COMMENCEMENT MERCISES. Address to the graduates delivered by Rev. George B. Howard, formerly of Charleston, and many receive diplomas and certificates. Lawrenceville, Va., May 27, 1910. —Despite lowering skies and threatening clouds betokening momentary rain, the friends and patrons of St. Paul Normal and Industrial School turned out in unprecedented numbers to witness the 22d annual graduating exercises. The spacious auditorium of the Memorial Chapel was filled to repletion; every bench was full and every available place where chairs could be put was used; even standing room was at a premium. In the section reserved for the white friends of the school quite 150 were present, comprising the leading business, professional and social element of the town. A conservative estimate would place the total number at 1200. The number of full fledged trade and normal graduates was 43. The commencement exercises proper began with the annual sermon Sunday, preached by the Right Reverend Arthur S. Lloyd, D. D., Bishop Conjuditor of Virginia. The Bishop took for his subject "Heavenly Citizenship," basing his discourse on Phil. 3:20. From this he preached a most able, helpful and inspiring sermon. The class was urged to attain unto the full measure of earthly citizenship in its highest and best sense as a necessary preparation to the higher citizenship of heaven. This the bishop declared could be done only by leading sober and godly lives and using their influence and talents for the elevation of their race and the betterment of society. Sunday, 8 p. m., the exercises of the religious societies the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A.; Monday the 23d the anniversary of the literary societies; Tuesday 24th, 10:30 a. m. the senior middle oratorical contest. The prize winners in this contest were George Townsend, senior, first prize, $10 in gold; second prize, $5 in gold, Emma Fitzgeerid, senior; 3rd prize, $3 in gold, Albert Briggs, middler; at 3 p. m., the exercises of the primary school came off, and at 8 p. m., the industrial department. Wednesday, 10 a. m., class day exercises; 4 p. m. a competitive drill by the school battalion. Company A. Captain Thomas H. Marks, won the handsome sword prize; Wednesday, 8 p. m., the graduating exercises came off. Beatrice Odell Green of Lawrenceville was the valedictorian. The alumni address was delivered by Francis Eger Pree, of the class of '05, Washington, D. C. The commencement address was by the Rev. George B. Howard, D. D., the able and scholarly pastor of Gilfield Baptist Church, Petersburg, Virginia. Both Mr. Pree and Dr. Howard made splendid addresses. The closing remarks by Archdacon Russell were made in his usual happy manner. In the absence of Bishop Randolph, who could not be present Bishop Coadjutor Tucker presided and presented the diplomas, making a most helpful and appropriate address in which he praised in the highest terms the work of the school and the healthy, wholesome christian and moral influence emanating from it. This closed the program and the 22d year of the school, the best in many respects in its history. The graduating class from the Normal Department, was as follows: Olivia Gertrude Bandy, Willie Grace Hamilton Margaret Macklin Boyd, Julia Anh Jefferson, Lillie Lenore Christian, Martha Alma Cousins, Mary Ethel Eubanks, Eissie Evelyn Fields, George Townsend. Robert Harrison Green, Armistead Brown Harrison, Alfred Austin Brooks, Rosa Eta Chisman. Mary Alice Clarke, Bertha Olive Elliott, Ophalia Seth Perry, Ruth Washington Short, Beatrice Odell Green, Ethel Margery Brown, Charles Herman Carroll, Senora Beatrice Johnson, Buena Vista Kelley, Leroy Mowery, Thomas E. Eubanks Emma F. Fitzgerald, Walter Robert Watking. The Trades graduates were as fo Helen Augusta Abernathy, Clarissa Mona Layton, Julia Leonard Snead, Willie Mae Burton, Robert Lee Vaughan, Mamie Katherine Campbell, Irene Estella White, Arthur Antonio Jackson, William H. T. Knox, Annie Lee Baker, William A. Strat, Hattle Virginia Boone, Harrison B. Traynham Beatrice K. Colston, Carman Ursula Webb, Sally Courtney Jiggitts, Algie Alexander Wright, Henry Lee Ames, Ida Lyman Parker, Rosa Anna Brown, William A. Snead, Charles E. Bryant, Floyd Wesley Waddy, Martha E. Gunter, Spencer T. Wise. Pastorate Prosperous REV. J. W. ROBINSON CLOSES A SUCCESSFUL YEAR'S WORK AT ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH, ST. ALBANS. St. Albans, June 1.—Rev. J. W. Robinson, the pastor of the St. Paul Baptist Church, whose cut appears in this issue is a native of North Carolina. His parents died while he was quite young, leaving him in the care of his mother's brother with whom he remained until he was 17 years old. After attending the public schools ```markdown ``` and the Peabody Academy of Truy. N. C., Rev. Robinson entered Shaw University, of Raleigh, N. C., in 1891, where he took the Classical Course and graduated with honors in 1898, receiving the degree of A. B. In 1907 his Alma Mater conferred upon him the degree of A. M. While pursuing his College course he spent his vacations teaching in the public schools of his native state. Rev. Robinson was elected to the principalship of Roanoke Institute of Elizabeth City, N., C., in 1898, which position he held for three years after which time he resigned to accept the principalship of Water Street High School at Clarksburg, W. Va. After serving for eight years as principal of the Clarksburg School Rev. Robinson, against the protest of the school authorities and patrons, resigned his position to accept a call to the St. Paul Baptist church. After establishing himself at St. Albans, Rev. Robinson was invited to return to the principalship at Clarksburg at an increased salary. Mr. Robinson holds a State Professional Certificate which he received through examination. Rev. Robinson was ordained to the gospel ministry by the Roanoke Association at Edenton, N. C., (the late Rev. Geo. Lee, of Washington, D. C., acting as catechiser.) Before accepting his present charge Rev. Robinson, successfully pastored at Clarksburg and Fairmont in this state. He entered upon his present work at St. Albans on the 5th Sunday in May, 1909. Peace and prosperity have attended the first year of his pastorate. Several members have been added to the church. Besides making many improvements, the church has been enabled to liquidate almost all of its old debts. The church has raised during the first year of Rev. Robinson's pastorate $1,425. The Anniversary sermon was preached by Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, Superintendent of Missions of W. Va. The collections for the day amounted to $225. Mr. Robinson it is also Principal of the Langston School of P. Pleasant, W. Va. THE YALE CREW. New Haven, Conn., June 1.—The Yale eagle departed today for its permanent training quarters at Gales Ferry, where action preparation for the coming race with Harvard will begin immediately. The active training at Gales Ferry this year begins a week earlier than has been the case in former years. This is regarded as of great importance to the Yale oarsmen, as it gives them four weeks instead of three for their final training on the Thames. THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1910. Grevious Errors of the South IN ITS ATTEMPT TO SETTLE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE RACES ARE POINTED OUT. BY NEGRO PREACHER TO METHODIST EPISCOP AL CHURCH, SOUTH. Acknowledges obligations of his conection to the parent body and takes occasion to express Negro sentinent on disfuranchsement because of color while allaying fears arising from the growth of fraternal societies.—Speech receives many complimentary references from white press. (Horace D. Slatter.) Huntsville, Ala., May 28—Representing the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church at the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, in its recent session in Ashville, N. C., Rev. C. L. Bonner, D. D., of Toccoa, Ga., made a noteworthy speech in which he pointed out some of the grievous errors made in the attempt of the South to adjust its racial differences. beats of his heart, the imploring pulsations of his soul, and see the glow of humility in his eyes. Come where the Negro can see the flashes of justice, and equity in your countenance, and the shining examples of your morality and integrity. Let me implore you to come, come not as a social intermingling, but as a saver of soul. The C. M. E. Church is rendering incalculable service in this country by the mon Dr. Bonner was careful to give due credit to the best sentiment of the white South which sought to render aid to the Negro in all his endeavors, and yet did not fail to speak straight from the shoulder in an effort to make his white audience see the real position of the Negro in Southern life. Altogether his address was a diplomatic one, and because of it, he has received many complimentary references in the Southern press. Among other things Dr. Bonner said: "I come to bring you greetings filial rather than greetings fraternal. Porty years ago, by mutual consent, we were set apart by you, to do business in the Negro race for the Lord. At each succeeding general conference, we have appeared by representative to acknowledge our continued love and obligation to you; to represent our earnest achievements, and to invoke your future regards. For this quadrennium, I have been selected to bear you the message of love and respect. Believe me when I say that we as a church have watched with a great deal of filial love and interest your doings in the last four years. We have rejoiced with you in all your great doings, and have with bowed heads and aching hearts, heaving breasts and tear dimmed eyes stood over the open graves of the learned Tigert, the eloquent Smith, the venerable Duncan, the sainted Ward and the Matchless Galloway. In fact, your success has been the signal for our rejoicing and your tears have inspired in us grief. "As an organization, we have been called by others of color cringing syeophants, men who were willing to didi "crook the pregnant hinges of the knee that thrift; might follow fawning." The allegations were brought forward because of the position or the lack of position we took in politics. It has been the desire of us as an organization to put ourselves in the position to serve the country, the South, the race rather than to rule them. For, we believe that the road to God and righteousness is one of humility and altruistic service, and not one of personal greed and ambition. And, as we have traveled this altruistic path, we have been inspired by the shades and examples of Washington rather than Napoleon; of Lincoln rather than Alexander; of Charlemagne, rather than Henry VIII; of Thomas Jefferson rather than Alexander Hamilton; of Booker Washington rather than Frederick Douglass; of L. H. Holsey rather than H. M. Turner; of Francis Ausbury rather than George VII; of Jesus Christ rather than Mohammad. "Incited by such lofty sentiment and inspiring examples, we have been the most self sacrificing in our labor of any organization of color in the universe, operating five colleges and as many Normal Schools, and an educational system in Georgia, both unique and beneficial; hence, as poor as we are, we have placed upon the educational altar alone, over $200,000 in the last four years, the greatest amount for education (though we are the smallest of any organization of the Negro race in the same length of time.) One of the chief reasons why my church has rendered such beneficent service is our close proximity to you, and it will continue so long as you have such men as Dr. George Wm. Walker and J. D. Hammond laboring for the uplift and training of the young Negro. "The absolute segregation of the races is responsible to some extent for the race problem. I hope not to be misunderstood. I am not in sympathy with social intermingling. No intelligent Negro wants social equality. We want no social equality, by day nor do we want it by night, but I do think the races ought to be in studying distance of each other. Let us see you, and see your real size and worth. Then we can realize our actual size and worth. Why the Lilliputians thought themselves giants until Gulliver appeared. Hence he will have false opinions of each other until we get closer together. "So I appeal to the white race through you to come in studying distance of the black man. Come where you can hear the sympathetic beats of his heart, the imploring pulsations of his soul, and see the glow of humility in his eyes. Come where the Negro can see the flashes of justice, and equity in your countenance, and the shining examples of your morality and integrity. Let me implore you to come, come not as a social intermingling, but as a saver of soul. The C. M. E. Church is rendering incalculable service in this country by the men and women that you have trained in both heart and head; men who have been taught to see the real condition of things; men and women who have been trained to see greatness of the whites and the needs of the blacks; who are reaching up to the whites and down for the blacks; who are receiving from the whites and are imparting to the blacks; who are living from the whites, but are living for the blacks. "We have been called the C. M. E. Church, South; the colored democrat Methodist Church; the church that is seeking to enslave the Negro again. All of this was because we were organized in the South and by the South. We accept as a badge of honor any attempt to aspersion that may eminate from our relation with the South, for we admire the South with its fertile fields and towering forests, where the beautiful penciled flowers emit their sweet aroma to tickle your olfactory nerves into cestasy, and pure oxygen to reden the life blood as it pulses through the veins. But, I am glad to say that there is nothing about us Southern now, but sentiment and sympathy. For, we have by our thrift, industry and perseverance transcended the bounds of the Mason, and Dixon lines and are invading the classic precincts of New England, traversing the commercial highways of New York; building churches in the busy buzzing cities and the metropolis of the middle West; forcing far away Arizona to gracefully yield to the magic touch of our progressive forces, and indomitable will, and not only so, but today we are pulling the latch strings on the "Golden Gate." But, wherever we have gone, we have retained the same exalted opinion of Southern ideals and Southern chivalry. The South may not so understand it. We love Henry W. Grady's South; Where by night the cotton whitens beneath the stars, and by day the wheat locks the sun shine in its bearded sheath. In the same field the clover steals the fragrance from the rain, and the tobacco catches the aroma of the rain. Thus, you see, whatever we may have lost or gained by expansion and development, we have retained the same love and respect for our South. Regard for Womanhood. "We have the highest regard for womanhood. We believe not with the ancients that woman was made only for servitude, proscription and oppression and her rights in society eminate from the arrogance depotism and imbecility of man, but they are God given catholic and eternal. We believe sirs, that she is the 'sine qua non' of all development, whether in home, church or state, the crowning archtrave of the great social structure, and the complement of God's creation. We also regard her as the most self-sacrificing of all missionaries, the most philanthropic of all humanitarians, and the most humane of all philanthropists. As a church, we are granting her more liberties at each succeeding general conference. As she shows her ability so plain, we are granting her the privilege to execute upon the principle that to every obligation there should be a corresponding privilege. Upon no class of people ought there be imposed a duty without its corresponding privilege. Hence, if women are required to raise money, they ought to be consulted as to how that money is to be expended. "We have so protected her by legislation in our church that any one disregarding the sclerinity of the nuptial relation and the sacredness of matrimonial vow without Bible causes, can not live and preach among us. And not only do we teach the sacredness of woman's virtue, but we are willing to defend it to the last ditch with every drop of blood that flows through our veins against the assault, the defilement, the ravage of any fiend, of any monster. "We despise a thief. We hate a liar; we ignore an idler; we condemn a murderer; we pity a drunkard; we abominate a profligate; we shun a paranasite; we denounce a fire brand; we are out of sympathy with misefactors of great wealth; but a rapist, a despicable rapist brings into play all the antipathies of our CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE. Baltimore Miscellany EDITOR MURPHY RETIRES FROM SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPER- INTENPENCY. City man appointed supervising principal of schools to fill vacancy created by death of Wharton. —Gaston Medal won by a Negro. (Franklin F. Johnson.) Baltimore, Md., May 31.—John H. Murphy, editor of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, has resigned as superintendent of the Sunday school of St. John's A. M. E. church, Mr. Murphy has been engaged in Sunday school work for the past 30 years, and is regarded as one of the most capable and zealous workers in the city. He says he feels some younger man should take up the work. Though nearly 70 years of age, Mr. Murphy puts in the hours every day in the office of the Afro-American Ledger, and is as active mentally and physically as the "devil" in the composing room. Gough McDaniels will receive the Gaston medal for supremacy in debate at the commencement of Brown University, Providence, R. I. He is a graduate of the Baltimore Colored high school, class of 1906. Frederick Douglass, who was graduated from the Colored high school four years ago, will receive this month, the degree of bachelor of science from the University of Pittsburg. R. G. L. Paige, a young attorney, of Norfolk, Va., and his bride, Miss Marcella Land, spent part of their honeymoon in this city. Mrs. Paige is a member of a prominent Norfolk family and has been a teacher in the Norfolk Mission College for the past five years. Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, Washington, preached to young people at Union Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. His choir of 40 voices furnished music. The eleventh annual meeting of the Baptist Women's Educational Convention was held last Thursday. Reports and addresses were the features of the day. Bishop Earl Cranston, of Washington, preached the baccalaureate sermon of the graduating class of Morgan College, Sunday morning, Rev. M. W. Clair, of Washington, preached the Alumni sermon at night. George B. Murphy has been appointed to succeed the late Heber E. Wharton as supervising principal in the city schools. He has been teaching since his graduation from the Colored High School in 1890. Wonderful Performance WAS THAT OF WEST VIRGINIA GIRL WHO WITH INJURED FINGER EVOKED APPLAUSE FROM CRITICS. Nashville, Tenn., June 1. — The musical exhibition given annually at Aisk University was a great success last Friday evening in Memorial Chapel. The music lovers of the city attended and were enthusiastic in their words of praise for the individual pianists and vocalists and for the department as a whole. Several numbers deserve mention but one in particular merits a laudation that attaches itself to no other. Miss Ethel B. Spriggs, of Institute, W. Va., rendered Phillip's "Firefies," and when the conditions surrounding her performance are considered, her accomplishment is little short of marvelous. For more than a week she had suffered from a sort of felon-like application which had given so much pain that she could not practice her music. With her right fore-finger bound, she took her place at the piano, calmly removed the bandages and executed that selection of such wonderful imitative harmony. What a cost it was to her physical and mental equilibrium will perhaps never be known, but this is known, she "made good." The faculty of the music department feel highly satisfied with the year's work and results. The members are now working diligently toward the successful production of Commencement music. Hon. J. C. Napier is in Washington. There has been much gossip in regard to the future destiny of this wristy man and it is hoped that in a few days or weeks, it will be definitely known what berth in this administration will be fitted for his occupancy. The good wishes, not only of the people of Nashville, but of the whole intelligent country go to ward him. There is no position too honorable, that his merit and ability would not secure and hold. The annual picnic of the Fisk Glee Club was given upon the pretty lawns surrounding the home of Prof. J. W. Work, who is director of the organization. A very elaborate lunch was served to a great number and each one enjoyed himself. Cameras were much in evidence and the day had just enough freshness with its heat, to make tennis enjoyable. The faculty all attended and had as good a time as the younger folks. Toward evening, music, singing and the playing of innocent games was indulged in. At ten o'clock the jolly picnickers wended their weary, though cheerful, way homeward, each one expressing sincerely his indebtedness to the hostess and host, Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Work. Sunday, June 5, President George A. Gates, of Fisk University will preach the baccalaureate sermon of that institution at 4 p. m. In the morning, the annual missionary sermon will be delivered by Dean Tilliby, of aVnderbilt University. Monday, May $0, was observed as Memorial Day and hundreds visited the National Cemetery for decorating the graves. The Jubilee Club attended in order to take part in the program, incidentally and chiefly to visit the resting place of Erastus Milo Cravath, the first president of Fisk University. Faculty Re-elected AND PRESIDENT PRAISED AT CONCLUSION OF A. & M. COLLEGE ANNUALS. Historical drama Written by Mrs. Dudley was a feature in the closing exercises of the school over which her husband presides. (Geo. F. King) Greensbro, N. C., May 30—Beginning with a baccalaureate sermon by the Rt. Rev. L. J. Copin, D. D., L. L. D., May 22, the commencement exercises of the A. and M. College for the Colored Race, in this city, were of especial interest to the Afro-American folks in North Caronua. Bishop Copin's sermon was a masterly effort which inspired the cultured and representative audience, that taxed the seating capacity of the audience in the colony. The scope of the influence of this college with a through trained faculty and officials noted for their executive abilities, and, the potent influences exerted by the graduates of this college for the highest usefulness, influenced the board of education for Maryland until these noted educators highly commended this institution for its great work, and the members of the board personally visited the college several weeks ago to adopt the methods of the college for the contemplated A. and M. college for the Afro-American people in Maryland. With the usual spirit that characterized Y. M. C. A. workers, the progress of this phase of the college activities was an excellent one. The feature of the program for the mechanical society May 23, was the annual address by Prof. A. L. Mebane, principal of Kentucky Normal and Industrial school. May 24th, the main occasion of the day was the anniversary of the mechanical society, Prof. John H. Green, B. S., principal Williston graded schools in Wilmington, N. C., being the principal speaker. His subject was "The Negro Mechanic." A historical drama entitled "How shall I go up to my Father." Was rendered May 26th, excellently portraying the progress of industry and education from the time of Charles II., of England down to the present day, and the achievements of such institutions as the A. and M. College. The author of this drama and the composer of the college song is the brilliant wife of president Jas. B. Dudley. The commencement address was delivered by Mr. Clarence Roe, editor "Progressive Farmer", Raleigh, May 26th. The subject of Mr. Roe's address was, "The Message of the White South to the Colored Race." He said the South realizes that it is no longer benefitted by the ignorant Negro and its demands is that the Negro become intelligent and efficient; that the safety of both races demands that the Negro develop industrial efficiency and worthy character. The report of the board of trustees of the college by president Dudley, for the year's work was teeming with unprecedented records of the college excellent work and glowing results attained since it has become an institution for males only. The entire faculty and employees of the college were elected for the ensuing year. The board's praise of president Dudley's successful conducting of affairs was significant and concrete recognition given him. The alumni anniversary and banquet the evening of May 26, were the social event of the season in Greensbro. THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISEMENTS PLEASE BE OUR COLUMNS BRING SUITS. TRY IT. NUMBER XLI Welcome Reception Birmingham, Ala., May 27.—Miles Memorial College, the institution of learning maintained in this city by the Colored Methodist Episcopal church, closed its third annual session here last night with a record breaking attendance, and other indications which point to its successful career as one of the institutions of learning worth while in the Southland. The feature of the wnole occasion was the welcome reception held in honor, of Bishop G. W. Stewart, D. D., of Selma, Alabama, who was elected bishop in the church at the recent session of the general conference held in Augusta, Ga. 'Bishop Stewart resides in Alabama, and is the first prelate in the church to have been elected from this State An extensive program was arranged and addresses were delivered by representatives of the various denominations in the community, as well as representatives of the various professional and business interests of Greater Birmingham. On the seat of honor with Bishop Stewart sat Rev. Dr. V. Washington, of Birmingham, who was also elected general secretary of missions at the general conference. The wives of both these officials were included in the honorary ceremonies. Dr. James A. Bray, president of the institution, acted as Master of ceremonies. The annual report of the president, Rev. A. Bray, D. D., was read to the board of trustees and received with a great deal of enthusiastic approval, many regarding it as the best report of a years work in the varied history of Alabama educational work in the church. Opposition to Dr. Bray's re-election developed however in the candidacy of Dr. R. F. Brown, recently editor of the Christian Index, the official organ of the church, and the defeated candidate for the bishopric at the general conference. Dr. Brown's candidacy in a manner was regarded as an aftermath of the general conference activities, but his effort to introduce the warfare into the local educational institution was resented by the men on the board of trustees, and Dr. Bray was re-elected by a vote of 16 to 8. In the eight voting for Dr. Brown, he himself was counted, while of the Bray adherents Dr. Bray and Bishop G. W. Stewart, who in the absence of Bishop R. R. Williams, presided, failed to vote. All of the commencement exercises were of a very high order. Rev Dr. I. S. Persons, of Jackson, Tenn., preached the commencement sermon. The faculty as recommended by President Bray was re-elected for the ensuing term. At the close of the board meeting, Bishop Stewart expressed his determination to raise at least $8,000 by the conference season, which he hoped to use in completing the new building for boys. Several new additions were made to the work of the institution, which will greatly enhance its usefulness. VOTED DOWN Was the Motion Favoring Suffragan Bishops. Baltimore, Md., June 1.—The Maryland Diocesan Convention of the Protesant Episcopal Church last Thursday voted down unanimously the suggestion to have suffragan bishops for Negroes. Rev. Dr. George T. Bragg, Jr., rector of St. James Protestant Episcopal Church, in a strong speech against suffragan bishops, declared that what the colored people wanted was a missionary bishop of their own race with a right to vote in the general convention. He said a suffragan bishop would be powerless and helpless and a detriment to the race. Leads the Graduating Class in Pennsylvania Town. Colesville, Pa., June 1.—Miss Mae Holland, daughter of a well known family of this place, leads the graduating class of the local high school this year. She received first prize for the best essay of her class. Her subject was "Education the Cornerstone of American Citizenship," and the winner received $5.00. This year is the first time any colored pupil has ever led her class in the history of the public schools of this borough, and Miss Holland's success is particularly gratifying to her friends. The graduating class is composed of 13 girls and 13 boys. ORRESPONDENCE Alice Curtis has returned from Virginia, where she has been visiting relatives for five weeks. The church gave an excellent concert Saturday night at the hall which was a success. At W. Sheed made a business trip to Huntington this week. FAIRMONT Miss Salena Cobb, of Columbus, O. who was the guest of her sister, Miss Florence Cobb, and cousins, Miss daines Hamilton and Morton, left Sunday morning for her home after a two weeks' visit. Miss Lena Jackson, a student at Howard University, came home Thursday to spend the summer vacation with her parents. Miss Cora Taylor returned Saturday from Buckhannon where she witnessed the graduation of her brother from Victoria school. Don Jones left Monday for institute, from which place he was called by the sudden death of his mother. Miss Florence Cobb, primary teacher of Dunbar school, left Sunday morning for her home in Columbus. Miss Cobb made many friends here who were sorry to see her leave and hope for her return in the fall. Prol. E. L. Morton received the sad news of the death of his brother Harry which occurred Friday morning at his home in Pomeroy, Ohio. He left Friday evening for Pomeroy. Mrs. F. H. Johnson entertained a number of ladies Thursday afternoon complimentary to the Misses Cobbs. A number of young people tendered Miss Lena Jackson a surprise party Thursday night upon her arrival home. A dainty luncheon was served and all spent a pleasant evening. Mrs. Perkins and daughter Helen, of Charleston, are guests of Mrs. Wim. Crenshaw. Mrs. Adaline Jones, wife of Chas. Jones, died suddenly Saturday 21st, of heart trouble. She had been in excellent health and spirit until a few moments before her sudden demise. She was fifty-two years of age, a good christian woman, a loving wife and mother. She leaves a husband, son, mother, sister and a number of relatives and friends. Services were held at the house Monday afternoon by Rev. C. C. Gill, and interment Tuesday morning in Fairmont Cemetery. The closing exercises of Dunbar school were held Friday night, at the school building. The entertainment was of a most pleasing nature, and showed careful training by the teachers. W. D. Scott, of Wheeling, is again in our city for permanent location. Mrs. Wm. Lee is convalescing from a recent illness at Cook's Hospital. Berkely Williams, is on the sick list. Mrs. E. L. Morton and Mrs. C. W. Hamilton entertained a few friends Saturday afternoon complimentary to the Misses Cobb, of Columbus. Matthew Obie, who has employment at Clarksburg, spent Sunday and Monday here with his mother. Mrs. Jennie Johnson was hostess to the 4 o'clock Needle Club on Friday afternoon. A union picnic of Water Street School, Clarksburg, and Dunbar School, Fairmont, will be held at Traction Park Wednesday June 1st. A grand time is anticipated. Mrs. Mamie Harris, of Washington, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Henry Bailey. RAYMOND CITY. J. W. Crosby filled his appointment at Pt. Pleasant Sunday. Rev. P. P. Holland, of Spring Hill, was a business caller in our town Friday evening. Mesdames Ida Colman, Lydia Shores and Luvinia Cogle were business visitors to Spring Hill Saturday. George Cousin and J. H. Lewis, of Hugheston, were visitors here last week. Walter Alexander spent a few days here last week. Airs. Mary Harris, who has been visiting Mrs. Adzopia Cary for the last week left for her home at williamson, Saturday. Edward Alexander left Monday for Pittsburgh where he will make his future home. J. D. Turner and Charlie Alexander spent Sunday in Charleston C. C. Saunders spent Saturday night in Charleston and was accompanied home Sunday by his son John Henry. John Lee, of South Carbon, has moved his family here. Mrs. Adzonia Cary entertained a few friends at her twenty-second anniversary last week. Mable Lewis, Ernestine Coles, Bessie Cary were ill several days' last week with measles. Ed. Dickerson, of Bancroft, was a business visitor here last week. Meathames Covellia Coles and Hopie James were business visitors in Charleston last week. PRINCETON. Rev. R. W. Hill left Wednesday to attend the minister and devon union at Gary. Miss Lola M. Lavender, teacher of Bluefield Graded school, is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. V. W. M. Callender. Scott Burke has returned from Columbus, Ohio. Miss Pearl, Wagner left Tuesday week for her home, Vivar, accompanied by her little sister, and brother. Ruben Wormley, of Elk Ridge, stopped over here a few days last week, looking around, getting an idea of business condition. Mrs. Ida J. Conner, of Lynchburg, Va., is canvassing toilet articles. While here she is stopping with Mrs. W. M. Callender. James Warren, of Bluefield, was a business visitor here Monday. Miss Jennie Mickens, teacher at Stabork, passed through our town a Thursday enroute to Bluefield. While here she was the guest of Mrs. Matilda Beckenridge. Mrs. Malinda Lewis returned to her home. Pearisburg, Virginia, Saturday. Mrs. W. M. Callender attended the commencement of the Bluefield Graded school. While there she was the guest of Mrs. H. P. Woodie. The Grand Rally at the Baptist Church was a splendid success, largely attended by visitors from Bluefield and other points. Mrs. Lizzie Page is some what indisposed. GRAFTON. Mrs. Nina Jackson, who recently came to our city from Charleston, was the guest Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Howell. Miss Sadie Mays spent Thursday evening as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Howell. Mr. Howell went to Davis, Saturday 21, and won his debate without any trouble. Miss Cora Taylor, of Fairmont, called on Miss Ollie Turner Friday, while passing through enroute home to Buckhannon to attend the commencement. Mrs. Lilly Watkins, of Elkins, passed through the city Friday enroute to Clarksbury to visit her sister and son Mrs. Lizzie Daughtery and Alonzo Jones, Mrs. Lizzie Daughtery met her at Grafton and was the guest of Mrs. M. V. Turner while in town. Rev, L. A. Menifee, Rev, M. V. Turner, B. P. Beasley, David Jackson, and Miss Mary Wilburn left for Thomas Friday morning to attend the Ministers and Deacons Baptist union which will convene in Thomas May 27. Miss Sadie Mays left Friday for home at Zanesville, Ohio, to spend her vacation, she will stop off in Parkersburg to visit friends. Byrd Prillerman, president of the W. Va., Colored Institute, was in town visiting relatives Saturday and Sunday. Miss Grace Miner, of Fairmont, spent the 30th in the city and was the guest of her grand mother, Mrs. I. Ross. Miss Maggie Moorehead, of Thornton, was the guest of Miss Grace Trimble the 30th, enroute home from Zanesville, Ohio. Miss Ada Stokes, who was visiting relatives in Hamilton, O. for two months, returned home last week. George Stouts was visiting his parents Monday. Mrs. John Stout, of Fairmont, was in the city Monday, and was the guest of her mother-in-law, Mrs. C. Stout. John Gallaway of Berrysburg, was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. M. U. Turner Menday. Lothan Philpot, of Thomas, is visiting his mother, Mrs. L. A. Menifee. Mrs. Leonie Sanders, of Elkins, was the guest of Mesdames Allie and Lena Sheppard Tuesday, and left Saturday morning for Louisville, Ky. Rev. Charles Smiths daughter, Mrs. Allie Sheppard is still very ill. PARKERSBURG. Prof. Austin Curtis, of the W. V. C. L. was in the city a few hours Sunday from Morgantown and Clarksburg. While here was guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Shelecroft Miss Ethel Carr arrived home Sunday morning from Washington, D. C., where she has been attending school a. Heward University. Mrs. Permina Taylor whose death occurred at the Old Folks Home at Mount Pleasant, grand-mother of Fred. Wilson and Mrs. Jessie Hayes, was brought here Friday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Toney at Zion Baptist Church Saturday at 3 o'clock. Interment in the colored cemetery, north of the city. Mrs. Jennie Faithful, Matron at the Old Folks Home at Mount Pleasant, accompanied the remains of Mrs. Permina Taylor to the city Friday. George Washington, student at Howard University, Washington, D. C., arrived home Sunday morning. Mrs. William McClung continue to be seriously ill at the home of Mrs. Lacey McChang. Mrs. L. D. Hodge, deputy of the U. O. of T. R., was in the city Sunday and Monday. Miss Sadie Mays, teacher at Grafton, was in the city Sunday guest of Miss Esther Colston, on Latrobe St. Byrd Prillerman, president of the West Virginia Colored institute, and daughter Ednora were in the city Wednesday enquiry to Clarksburg pres. Prillerman delivered an address to the graduates of the Water Street High school. Little Catherine Sheffey is ill with typhoid fever at the home of her parents on Clay street. PRATT Mrs. Lon Hancock had as her Sunday guests Mrs. Martha Billups of Lynchburg, Mrs. Lewis Green, of Hanford, and Dan Clark, of London, Mrs. Mack McClure, who has been spending a few daye in Montgomery, with her husband, came home Friday. Miss Jemina Ellis spent last week in Charleston. Mrs. Champ Hill, of Handley, spent Thursday afternoon with her aunt, Mrs. T. W. Holmes. Geo. Washington was a business visitor to Montgomery, Saturday. William Anderson and Calvin Sanders were guests of Mrs. Thompson and daughter, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Thomas W. Holmes and Mrs. Helen Kimball were shopping in Montgomery Saturday. Jas. West was visiting his mother at Powelton last week. Van Smith, of Handley, grand son of Anthony Powell, who was killed by a freight train Saturday night, will be buried in the Pratt cemetery Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Tillford Burke were guests of Mrs. Jas. West and Mrs. T. W. Holmes one day last week. T. W. Holmes and Anthony Powell were in Handley on business Sunday. Several of our people attended Memorial exercises at Hugheston, Sunday. Miss Nannie Morris, of Mahan was visiting here last Thursday BECKLEY Samuel Hunter, one of the well known resident of this town, and a young man highly respected by every one died at 3:30 o'clock after a very short illness. Samuel was taken sick Wednesday about 5 o'clock and died Thursday. The young man's condition was not thought to be alarming until Thursday morning at 7 o'clock, when little hope was entertained for him, at which time another physician was summoned, and an operation was thought to be the only hope, but owning to the absence of his father it was delayed and all hopes were lost. The deceased was a member of the Red men Lodge of this town. The funeral services took place at St. Joan's Baptist church Thursday evening at 4 o'clock, and were in charge of Rev. P. A. Harris, who delivered an able sermon and a beautiful enology on the life of the deceased. The floral offering were very beautiful. Interment took place in the Sylvia cemetery immediately after the funeral services, a large concourse of people following the remains to their last resting place. The people of the west end held services in the court house Sunday. Rev. C. N. Harris preached two able sermons to a very large audience. That day being rally day for the church, they raised $250.57. They are erecting a fine church, which they hope to have completed by the next preaching Sunday in June. The willing workers sisters of St. John's Baptist church gave a supper Saturday night for the above named church. They met with much success. WINIFREDE. F. E. McDaniels has gone to his home at Charlottville, Va. W. S. Alexander has returned from Charleston General Hospital much improved. J. Davis, of Cabin Creek, is spending a few days here this week. J. W. Perkins spent Friday and Saturday in Charleston on business. A. Wilson spent a few days at his home in St. Albans. J. D. Wiseman, Ed Tyson, H. Mitchell, M. E. Carr and Arthur Mitchell spent Sunday out of town, visiting the Misses Ross, at Crown Hill. C. H. Turner and son Charles spent Saturday and Sunday at their home in Charleston. Mrs. Joe Smoot spent a few days in Montgomery, visiting friends last week. W. W. Lewis spent Saturday and Monday with his family at Kanawha City. DONWOOD. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Clark entertained at dinner Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Wicks and daughter, Miss Shelva, and Mrs. L. S. White and Miss Ruth Watson, of Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkens White are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mrs. William Gwin left Wednesday for Danville, Va., where she was called on account of the illness of her father. G. W. Robinson made a business trip to Cattlettburg, Ky., Saturday. Miss Ruth Watson was the Sunday guest of her sister, Mrs. S. H. Clark. Mrs. J. B. Gathra who underwent a serious operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital was brought home Saturday and is getting along nicely. Rev. P. A. Harris, of Sylvia, preached two able sermons at the Zion Baptist church Sunday. Edward Sandridge, of Elk Ridge, was visiting relatives and friends here Sunday and Monday. Mrs. S. H. Clark, who has been sick for several days is much better at this writing. Mrs. William Corghill was called to Charleston Wednesday on account of the illness of her father. Mr. and Mrs. James Monroe, are visiting their sister, Mrs. Florence Bradley, of Elkridge this week. BANCROFT. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Sergolins, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sawyers, of Betsey, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Linsey Taylor, of Point Pleasant, Monday. Mrs. John W. Cyrus is ill at this writing. R. C. Smith, of Plymouth, is visiting friends in Pratt and Montgomery Mrs. Mae Liggins and sister, Miss Susie Male, and little daughter Luelle are spending some time with their aunt, Mrs. Phillips, of Plymouth. Moses Qualls, of Plymouth, has gone to visit his wife for a few days at Middleport, Ohio. Mrs. Geo. Brooks, of Plymouth, spent Monday in St. Albans, the guest of her mother Mrs. Landon Wilson. The cornet band of Plymouth filled an engagement at the Thomas school house Saturday afternoon. A large crowd heard their excellent music which was well rendered. They also played at St. Albans Monday. The ladies of the Missionary Society, and the Woman's Improvement League gave an entertainment last Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr and Mrs. H. A. Jones of Plymouth in honor of Mrs. Sarah Taylor, of Charleston. Games and music were the past time of the evening, at 10:30 the guests were invited to the dining room where they were served to a delightful repast which had been prepared by the committee in charge. Those present, Mr. and Mrs., J. W. Sawyers, Mrs. Simon Woods, Mr. and Mrs., C. W. Harris and Mrs. Geo. McKinney of Betsey, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wickers, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Steavens, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Shanks, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hill Mrs. Edward Hicks, Mrs. Geo. Brook Mrs. M. L. Sinclair, Miss Laura Smith Messers John Brown, Joshua Jackson Fred Edwards Howard Jackson Honor Phillips and Archie Mosely Mrs. Taylor in a neat little speech expressed how she had enjoyed the occasion. Among those who attended the district convention Saturday at Big Cherry school house were Chas. L. Surgeins, Hale Dickerson, J. W. Sawyers, Geo. Reed, and Dr. M. T. Sinclair. Mrs. Laura Lawson, of Columbus, Ohio, is visiting friends in Plymouth this week. Chas. Lawson, of Powelton, is visiting his brother, Edward Lawson of Plymouth. C. W. Harris and little son Alphus, of Betsie, spent the day in Bancroft visiting friends. Master Edward Dickerson spent Saturday at Raymond, the guest of his grand-father Winston Coles. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Woods, spent Saturday and Sunday in Charleston, returning Monday evening. Hale Dickerson made a business trip to Charleston Monday. Gee. Brooks, of Plymouth, was visitor in Raymond, this week. Mrs. Robert Dickerson, of Raymond City, was the Sunday guest of her sister, Mrs. Hale Dickerson. Mrs. Sarah Taylor, of Charleston, who has been visiting friends in Plymouth and Bancroft the past two weeks left Sunday morning for Pittsburg where she will make her future home. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stewart spent Sunday in Middleport. Edward Robinson is some what indisposed at this writing. HUNTINGTON. Miss Ethel Lewis is at home from her school at Kaymoore after a successful term as teacher. C. A. Payne, from Cabin Creek, was calling on friends here last week. Dr. B. F. White, of Montgomery, was a business visitor Tuesday. Mrs. Anna Arrington was the charming hostess at six o'clock dinner Sunday to Misses Lavinia Norman, Josie Barnett, Mesdamines Miranda Watts, Robt. Early and Prof. J. W. Scott. Mrs. Lena Gillard is visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Holmes, of Gallipolis. Rev. B. B. Marfin has been indisposed a few days this week. The rally at the First Baptist church, which began Sunday May 22, was continued during the week. Tuesday evening Rev. E. L. Bell, of the A. M. E. Church preached an able sermon and with his congregation assisted very much in a spiritual and financial way. Wednesday evening Rev. Woodirk, of Macedonia church, preached to an appreciative audience. Thursday evening another rare treat was in store for all present as Rev. B. B. Martin, of the Ebenezer M. E. church, preached one of his excellent germs. Friday evening the pastor, Rev. I. V. Bryant, preached in his usual manner which is pleasing to his congregation. After the regular service the different clubs of the church served refreshments in the basement. The rally closed Sunday evening with splendid result under the circumstances. The amount realized was $£31.51. The pastor and members extend their thanks to all the friends who so cheerfully contributed to this rally. Several persons from the city went to the Macedonia church in Ohio, Monday to attend the memorial services of the honored colored soldiers from that vexulty. Sunday afternoon at 3o'clock p. m., the pupils of Douglass school and their teacher's marched from the basement to the Auditorium of the First Baptist church, and while standing sang America. The pupils were seated and the scripture reading by Rev. I. V. Bryant was concluded with the 23rd. Psalms repeated in concert. Invocation. Rev Bryant Juniors honors to Seniors. Sermon . . . Rev. E. L. Bell. The subject "Life's Conflicts" was presented in a very able beautiful practical manner, which was highly appreciated by his audience. A very beautiful bouquet was presented Mrs. Foulk, wife of the city superintendent of schools, in recognition of her interest in Douglass school. Benediction . . . Rev. I. V. Bryant. Rev. J. H. Hill, of Ashland, attended the annual services of Douglass school Sunday afternoon. Little James Mickens has been quite ill with the mumps at his home on Eighth Street. Mrs. Fannie Perkins went to Alderson Saturday to spend Decoration Day. Our slick list includes Mrs. Rebecca Carter of Artisan Avenue. The Y. M. C. A. Ball Team won the game from the Waldorf Juniors Monday afternoon. Score 6-5. Mr. and Mrs. Chancellor Johnson have moved to their new residence in Washington place. Miss Mary Dill was the dinner guest of Mrs. Cora Owens, Sunday. Many friends here of Mjss Frances Morton are deeply grieved to learn of the recent death of her brother at Pomeroy, O. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Quite a number of the small school children are out on account of illness among whom are Beryl Winston, Bernice Fountain and Cora Lee Harris. Many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Miller, of Cincinnati, have received invitations to the graduation of his daughter Rhea. Rev. J. Snead, of Stone Cliff, spent several days at the Perkins House last week. Fred Woodfin was in the city a few hours Sunday enroute to his home in Ironton from Howard University where he is pursuing a course in medicine. There was a large gathering at the Colored Orphans Home Sunday the 29th, to the closing exercises of the school. The service was held in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. The papers by the graduating class were as follows. Honesty . . . Hayes Sloan. Little Things . . . Florence Tensley. Missionary . . . Jennie Weaver. Mr. G. W. Winston read a very interesting paper also of the history of the school, after which the diplomas were presented the graduates with appropriate remarks by G. W. Winston. The music was rendered by the Orphan Home choir. Much credit is due the Faculty who spared no pains in making this grand occasion a success. Refreshments were served on the campus and was enjoyed by all. A very nice sum was realized. Mrs. Stewart, of Circleville, O., is the guest of her daughter, Miss Clara. Mr. Cosby and family, of New River, are residing in our city. He has with him his aged grandmother 110 years old and her memory is remarkable. Prof. F. G. Williams has returned from a business trip to Columbus. Rev. C. E. McGhee accompanied the Orphan Home band to Macedonia Ohio, Decoration Day. Wm. Parsons is at home-with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Poinderter, after a 12 months' stay in the South. Miss Lilly Briggs was the guest of Mrs. Bertha Poindexter for a week. Little Miss Topsy McGhee, accompanied by her friends, Thelma Lee Estella Holt and Lambert Graves, spent the week-end as a guest at the Orphan Home. Harvey Aere, of Carbon, was the week-end guest of James Dickerson of Cottage Grove. RONCEVERTE. Rev. S. A. Lewis left Monday to visit his family at Parkersburg. Mrs. Mary Brown has returned home after a pleasant visit at Lewisburg. Rev. Wm. Freeland, of Lewisburg, preached at the M. E. church Sunday night. Alex Brown visited Alderson Sunday. Ernest Hopkins has returned home after a pleasant stay at Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. A. Slaughter, of We Have a Shoe Made Especially For Your Foot C.F.Ca The Charleston Shoe Company 27 Capitol Street Lewisburg, were the guests of Mrs. H. T. Moore, Sunday. Miss Loda Johnson and brothers, Clarence and Jake, visited their sister, Mrs. D. R. Hickman, Sunday. J. M. Trice, Floyd Hopkins, J. Landgraft, T. C. Hargrove, Angus Hopkins and S. H. Ruecker, of Alderson, attended the Odd Fellows services here Sunday. Prof. W. Bolen, of Brush Ridge, was a caller here Sunday. Sidney Holly, of Sullivan, came up Sunday to attend Thanksgiving services of Phenix Lodge G. U. O. of F. of which he is a member. Huston Skippers has been indisposed for a few days. bers. They later for State Gaines for C. N. B. Scott The club is he and intend to of the G. O. State. Office President; W tary: Ernestu Jno. Egglest Mrs. Harriett Johnson, Mrs. D. R. Hickman, Miss Edith Woods and Mrs. Hargrove were the supper guests of Mrs. Maggie Eubanks, Sunday. Misses Cora May and Evelyne Brown, Gracie Wilson, Mrs. Rosa Davis, Mrs. Jessie Smith and others, of Alderson, were visitors here Sunday. John Baker, of Lewisburg, was down last Sunday. Misses Ada Johnson and Ola Woods were visitors here Saturday. Phenix Lodge No. 6470 G. U. O. of O. F. held Thanksgiving services Sunday afternoon at the M. E. church. Rev. S. A. Lewis preached an eloquent sermon on Odd Fellowship, from a biblical standpoint, and it was a very able and instructive sermon. Rev. Waters addressed the congregation. After services memorial ceremonies were held at Greenwood cemetery and graves of deceased members decorated. Ronceverte Colored Republican Club reorganized last Wednesday night with thirty new men THE BAU & FISH 28 AND 30 Beef, Veal, Fresh Po OUR O Try our ma Hams an OYSTERS, FI The best qualities THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPATY 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. 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If you are working and not working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. Interest—Your Money is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper publishes in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the htird floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $1 0.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work For You Pythian Mutual Invesmtent Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE CEDAR GROVE. Rev. B. E. Newsome, of Raleigh, preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning, and at the A. M. E. church on Sunday evening. Mrs. Emma Irvin, of Mammoth was here Monday night to witness the eclipse, and to view Halley's comet. Mrs. Ellen Jackson, of Pratt, and Mrs. Amanda Powell, of Hansford, were here Sunday. M. Beamer has bought out the clothes cleaning and pressing establishment of I. S. White. Mrs. Eliza Mayes, of Hugheson, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Austin, Sunday. Rev. D. W. Perdew, of Huntington, preached at the Baptist church Sunday night. Miss Mary Strudwick was at Hugheson, Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Coleman, of Charles- ton, was here Sunday. Preparations are being made for Children's Day. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Buster, were at Montgomery Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Willinms, of Mammoth, were here Sunday, the guests of Mr. Newman. Miss Sarah Belle Dawson, of Charleston, was here Sunday, the guest of Mrs. Jennie Beamer. David Pratt was shopping at Montgomery last week. Miss Hattie Walker was calling on her father at the Hospital at Hansford Monday. Cedar Grove team will cross bais with the Smithers team at the ball park here June 4th. J. H. Richmond, James, and Aupie Jones are sick. BLUEFIELD. The Mt. Zion Baptist Church is having a gala time this week, the occasion being the third anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. W. W. Hicks. Rev. W. H. Mitchell and his congregation assisted in the morning services, Dr. J. C. Sherrill and the congregation of the Raleigh St. M. E. church in the afternoon and Dr. F. C. Patterson at night. The collection for the day was $36.00. The wife and little son of Dr. Sherrill arrived from Atlanta, Ga., and are being welcomed into our midst. The friends of Mrs. Bessie Floyd, will be surprised to learn that she has been granted absolute divorce from her husband, Fletcher Floyd. The various clubs of the Raleigh St. M. E. Church are working hard to raise $500.00 in their rally the third Sunday in June. Dr. J. C. Sherrill will leave this week for Tennessee, where he is to be the principal speaker at Law College graduating exercises. Base ball fans will be given a rare treat on Wednesday, June 1st, when Cobbs Coca Colas will cross bats with the famous Kimball team. The Bluefield boys are out with brand new suits and are doing some snappy playing. They expect to win the championship of rue state. Rev. S. R. Epilock, has now been in charge of the Scott St. Baptist church one month and during that time, there have been 28 occession, 17 of whom being by baptism. The church is spiritually very much alive, being crowded at both morning and evening services. The financial part of the work has kept pace. The collection for the month is $189.47 not including $88 raised in a May fair just ended. Rev. Bullock, is making himself for good in this community and we are proud to say that he was sent to us by Him "who gave the tangleled ram to save the child of Abraham." BUCKHANNON. Miss Jessie Brown, of Weston, is the guest of Mrs. Louise Williams. Miss Iris Hutchinson, of Weston, attended commencement here Friday night. She was the guest of Mrs. J. W. Mumford. Miss Lottie Smith is sick. Misses Sallie Bailey, and Daisy Riddle, of Weston, are visiting Miss Ingie Taylor. Mrs. Amanda Brown entertained the Silver Leaf Club Saturday night. Miss Gertrude Lee, of Weston, is visiting at the home of Mrs. Malina Hunter. Miss Violet Smith, and daughter, of Weston, are guests of Mrs. Emes Mumford. Commencement exercises were held at the City Opera House, Friday night, May 27th. The orations by the graduates were mostly excellently rendered. Rev. L. O. Wilson, of Weston, addressed the class. The music for the occasion was rendered by Davis Orchestra. The closing entertainment of Victoria School, was held at Simpson M. E. Church, May 30th. An excellent program was rendered, much credit is due Mr. Jones, the principal, and his assistant, Miss Heath, for the splendid program rendered. Messrs Lee, Bailey, Jones, Riddle. Wilson and Brown, of Weston, attended commencement here Friday night. Mrs. Myrtle Lewis and children, of Sutton, are visiting her mother, Mrs. Eliza Mumford. Miss Barnett, of Weston, was the guest of Mrs. Jerry Lewis Friday. MORGANTOWN The third quarterly meeting will be held in the Allen's Temple A. M. E. church Beechurst Avenue Sunday, June 12th. Rev. W. H. Thomas, presiding elder, will be present. Rev, Sandy, Christia, pastor of A. M. E. church, will go to Atlantic City the 1st week in June for the purpose of trying to regain his health Warden Parker, has typhoid fever at his residence, 384 Water St. The public school closed last Friday afternoon. Miss Mattie Pronty and Miss Ethel Gordon, teachers of school reports a very successful term. The closing exercises were held at the Beechurst Avenue A. M. E. Church, Monday evening, May 23. Miss Pauline Blue and John H. Lewis, presided at the organ. Garner, Crawford and Odgen, Athletic mandolin club, furnished some up-to-date music for the occasion. The church was packed with a large audience, and Rev. S. P. West, of Clarksburg, was present. Beatrice Jenkins, Emma Ellis, Albert Ellis, Ethel Hunter, Madoline Bruce, Ollie Mead, Maria Hanshaw, Sammie N. Miller and several others gave very interesting recitations. After the close of the exercises refreshments were served down stairs. Tuesday evening May 24th, Rev. S. P. West, of Clarksburg, gave a very fine lecture. The grand rally which was held at the A. M. E. church was successful. There was a large congregation and the music was furnished by three mixed choirs. Mrs. Mabel Brooks club gave a musical on Friday evening, May 27, in Hunt's Hall. Miss Caroline Hanshaw and Mrs. Ridia Harris are away from the city attending the commencement of the Colored Institute. The will be a Steward's grand rally held in the A. M. E. church Sunday. There will be three services on that day. The rally is for the benefit of the pastor, Rev. S. Christian. CHICAGO. A very successful work is now being carried on in this city by the Colored Young Men's Christian Association at St. Mary's A. M. E. Church on Dearborn Street near 45th, under the leadership of the president W. H. Samples. This Association meets every Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the church, and is largely attended by men and women, who are taking a deep interest in the upfitting of the race. The address delivered by Attorney John G. Jones on last Sunday before this Association was not only forcible and instructive, but it was timely, and full of good instructions. This Association is now contemplating buying a house and not at a time not far distant. The officers of the Association are Rev. W. H. Saunders, president, Rev. D. R. Criffin, vice-president; W. H. Elliott, secretary; J. S. Dorsey, treasurer; H. F. Thomas, chirman; George McCree Dr. W. G. Roby, R. G. Ellis and J. M. Lanners, association secretaries. Rev. Thomas Pearson, who has quite ill, whose residence is on the corner of Wabash Avenue and 36th, place, is now improved. Lawyer S. A. McElwae has moved his law office to 260 Clara Street. A. M. Fiells has served his connection with the Chicago Chronicle. The Chicago) Colored Citizen's Association was organized last week. The names of the officers will be given in the next issue. John R. Ware has gone to Marion, Indiana, on a visit for a few days. Thomas Pearson delivered an address at the Wavran A. M. E. church on the north side Sunday. Mr. Manning, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was in the city Monday. CLARKSBURG. Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Monroe, a daughter. The Do-Re Club entertained lavishly at Smith's pavilion, Wednesday evening. Rev. S. P. West was a business visitor in Weston, Monday. The Twentieth Century Club gave a full dress ball at the Academy of Music, Thursday evening. Mrs. Herbert Ransell is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Turner left Sunday evening for Chicago, Ill. where they will make their future home. Mrs. John Boston and children, of Baltimore, are visiting Mrs. Annie Freeman. Miss Lilly Hinshaw, of Morgantown, is the guest of Miss Velma Snyder. Prof. A. W. Curtis, of the W. Va. institute, attended the "Back to the Farm Movement" meeting here Sat- sarday. Mrs. Elliza Schon, whose serious illness was reported last week, is much improved. On Thursday evening, an immense crowd assembled at Water Street School Hall to witness the closing and "A" division of the third grades. The following program was car- ried out: Opening Song.....Swing and Sing Recitation.....The Sparrow's Nest Louise Farmer. Song.....The Pussy Willow Marie Johnson. Recitation.....Off to School Gladys Green. Recitation—Wynkin, Blynkin and Nod—Ethel Nunally. Song.....Katy in Goose Land The play was well rendered and called forth much applause from the large assembly. On Friday evening the students of the Grammar Department presented a drama in four acts, entitled "The Spy of Gettysburg" to a crowded house. The final exercises took place on Monday evening when James Washington, Mabel Rone and Velma Snyder received diplomas for having completed the prescribed course of study. Every number on the program was well carried out and the class address was delivered by President Byrd Prillerman of the W. Vt. Institute. The program was carried out as follows: Program. Chorus—Hail Alma Mater—Wagner. Invocation—Rev. W. T. Kenny Kennedy to the Negro" . . . James W. Washington Oration "Just for a Day" - Willi- iams . . . Eva E. Green Oration "Needs of the Hour" - Mabel S. Rone. Duet "Carmena Waltz" - Wilson Marie Miles and Dollie Kenny. Address - Hon. Byrd Drillerman, President W. Va. Col. Institute Chorus "Hark! Apollo Strikes the Lyre" . . . Bishop. Presentation of Dickens. Presentation of Diplomas. Benediction—Rev. S. P. West. At the close of the exercises Queen Esther Society banqueted the class and their relatives, the teachers and ministers of the city. A large number attended and the evening was delightfully-spent. Patrons' Inspection Day drew quite a crowd of spectators to the Water street school Tuesday afternoon despite the inclement weather. After viewing the work in the various rooms the visitors registered in the principal's room where ice cream, cake, waters and chocolates were served by the members of the Golden Rule literary Society. Herefore the teachers have assumed the responsibility of preparing refreshments for the guests but this year the responsibility was lifted from them by the members of this society who prepared everything and attended to the serving. The visitors declared the work the best yet seen at the school. Thos. Grant, of Weston, and the Misses Mead, Bridgeport, attended the Commencement exercises. Mrs. R. Harris, of Morgatown, is th guest of her sister, Mrs. Sarah Lee. Mrs. Sallie Swinson, of Smithfield, is the guest of Mrs. M. A. Rone. The sermon to the class of 1910 was preached Spnday afternoon by Rev. J. W. Colbert. Music was rendered by Trinity M. E. Church choir. The Misses Smith, of Morgantown and Thos. Smith, of Sistersville, attended the funeral of Harvey Slaughter, their nephew. Interment at Elk View Cemetery took place Thursday. Mrs. Nettle Brown, of Pittsburg, spent Memorial Day here. Guy Ruffin and Miodus Walker have returned from Washington, D. C., where they attended Howard University. Prof. Byrd Prillerman and little daughter left Tuesday morning for Institute. While here Prof. Prillerman was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jordan. TAILOR MADE SUITS FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN—HIGH GRade MAKE, VALUES UP TO $25.00, SELLING OUT PRICE, $7.50 TO $12.00, BROWN'S SELLING OUT SALE. WEVACO Alex Shoats and daughter were business visitors to Charleston last week. Mrs. Eliza Graham and nephew Johnnie Williams were shopping in Montgomery last Monday. Mrs. Hattie Hanner and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Ray, Mrs. Noran Otey, R. M. Miller, J. Isaac, Mrs. Alex-Shoats and daughter, Mrs. O. L. Ray, went to the snow at Estoale Tuesday. Mrs. Allice Bookers was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lucy Ray last week. Kev. D. Stratton and family were here last Tuesday. Kev. Stratton stopped with J. J. Thomas while here and preacued a good sermon Tuesday night. Mrs. C. A.Wormley and Miss Lena Dickerson were visiting Mrs. Tyreo and Mrs. Caveness Sunday. Charley Martin was calling on Mr. and Mrs. Caveness Sunday. K. W. Pannell has returned from Philadelphia accompanied by his wife. They will make their home acre. Rev. N. A. Smith delivered two able sermons here Sunday morning and night. Miss Nettie Pankey and Mr. William Hill were married Sunday at 2 o'clock. Rev. N. A. Smith officiated. Marsh Hill, of Mt. Carbon, was here Sunday to witness his brother's marriage. The marriage took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Kay. John Luckey has returned from Salisbury, N. C., with twenty more employees. Mr. Luckey's daughter Katie accompanied him here from Salisbury. BOY'S SERGE SUITS. $6.00 VALUE, AT $2.98 AT BROWN'S SELLING OUT SALE. HOLDEN. Mr. and Mrs. Keever Paris, of Jellico, Tenn., are in town making this their home at her aunt's, Mrs. Don Wilson's. Mrs. Wm. Smith and Mrs. J. D. Johnston, were down to Cora Sunday calling on friends. Mrs. Hill, from Kitchen, spent Saturday and Sunday visiting friends. John Smith, was up from Cora calling on friends Saturday. Mr. Giles, of Yuma, was up on a business trip the past week. Mrs. Bessie Johnston is out again after being quite ill. Samuel Hues and Sell Palmer, have an ice Cream stand and lunch counter at the upper end of Logan Avenue and are doing fine business. $1 TO $2,000 DRESS SKIRTS 39 TO 79, 1,400 TENNIS MISSIONARY UNION Clifton Springs, N. Y., June 1. A large and representative attendance marked the opening here today of the twenty-seventh annual conference of the International Missionary Union. The conference, which will remain in session six days, has for its general topic, "World Movements Foreshadowing the Coming of the Kingdom." B. & D. UNDERWEAR, 35c, WORTH 50c. AT BROWN'S SELLING OUT SALE. RELICS OF THE REVOLUTION Equipments of Soldiers of King George Found in Manhattan. (From the New York Telegram.) Dating back to the days when the British and Hessians camped on Washington Heights, a large collection of relics which have been found in various parts of upper Manhattan will be placed on exhibition within a few days in the old Jamel Mansion. The relics—shot, buttons, bayonets and various pieces of rusted metal, which at one time formed part of the equipment of the soldiers of King George III—were collected by Messrs. R. P. Bolton and W. L. Carver, amateur antiquarians, who live in the vicinity of the Washington Heights battle field. Although it is now more than 130 years since the alien troops occupied the heights, all the relics found are in an excellent state of preservation. The various buttons found by the excavators when cleaned show the LINEN SUITS seem to be more popular than ever this summer and the hot weather of the next three months will make them "the only thing" for every purpose. We have just received a large shipment of beauties and can supply all desirable colors and shades in all sizes. DRY GOODS AND LADIES, FURNISHINGS. RETAIL STORE—11 CAPITOL ST. AND 720 KANAWHA ST. WHOLESALE STORE—415 KANAWHA ST. coats of arms and other insignia of the regiments to which those who wore them belonged. Most of the reliies which have recently been unearthed by the excavators have been in the vicinity of Fort Tryon and Marble Hill and the Washington Heights blockhouse. The equipment of the excavators is most simple, consisting solely of two shovels, a garden fork and a large sieve. From old maps made by the American spies during the early days of the Revolution and from those made by the British themselves the two men located the sites where the various regiments were camped on the upper end of Manhattan Island. These regiments included the various Hessian companies, the Welsh Fusilliers, the Third Scots Guards and the Seventy-sixth MacDonald Highlanders. Besides the many one-pound cannon balls used in the Hessians' field guns, then known as the amusette, the excavators have found many of Why Not Make U Spare Ti Make Us spare Time Why Not Make Use of Your Spare Time? 1. TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE. 2. TO INCREASE YOUR USE. 3. THE The Afro-American School of Corresp L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bishop Secretary, will do these things and more for of its kind for colored people and is conductors. It provides a course in English, Theology College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially for you know and teach you privately and confident from work, studying at home or where you venient, and recite to us whenever you get courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until We furnish text books and there are n five years to finish and graduate you. We teach by Mail. If you know how to you. Send for catolog, or stop in our office now. W. B. Box 2384 Station Office at Second Baptist Church, Thirrd St INCREASES YOUR USEFUL 3. TO INC School of Correspondence ment and W. Bishop Job things and more for your people and is conducted in English, Theology, I courses. o especially for you, of tautely and confidentially home or where you are whenever you get ready per month, until that asks and there are no other graduate you. If you know how to re stop in our office and W. BISHOP Box 2384 Station G. Church, Third Street, b NALD, N RER COL Harper's Ferry, W. W The Afro-American School of Correspondence, incorporated, Thomas L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., L. L. D. Secretary, will do these things and more for you. It is the only school of its kind for colored people and is conducted by experienced educators. It provides a course in English, Theology, Law and Special Academic College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially for you, of the things you need to know and teach you privately and confidentially and you will lose no time from work, studying at home or where you are employed, when it is convenient, and recite to us whenever you get ready. $50.00 will pay for our courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until that amount is paid. We furnish text books and there are no other charges. We give you five years to finish and graduate you. We teach by Mail. If you know how to read and write we can help you. Send for catolog, or stop in our office and get information. Do it now. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secor. Box 2384 Station G. Office at Second Baptist Church, Third Street, between H and I Sts., N. W. HENRY T. MCDONALD, President N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer STORER CO Harper's Ferry, STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va —Founded in 1867— More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Elva institution high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. More than 400 men and women have school in the state for Colored students. Tion high. Remarkably healthful. Amphib BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLAR faculty of sixteen highly educated, ca assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLA SSES TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCA TION in its faculty and student body. Its whole living. Literary Societies, Christian O Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academte, State Normal, For illustrated catalogue and other. THE CRYSTAL B Owned and Controlled by the Kn America, South America, Europe, A The U recely and women have grad- colored students. Map- healthful. Ample bu- DED TO OUR PLANT- highly educated, earnest, agued according to the CERTIFICATE S ARE GREAT- GREATING CLA SSES WHO OF EDUCATION. Stor- tat body. Its whole infi- les, Christian Organi- ses. State, State Normal, Indu- calogue and other prints. THE STAL BAT led by the Knights Africa, Europe, Asia, Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLA SSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to THE CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE Owned and Controlled by the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. # Attendants' Fees $3.00 per $1.50 per Call on or Address CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE ees $3.00 per cou $1.50 per cou HOUSE HOT Attendants' Fees $3.00 per course of 21 Baths $1.50 per course of 10 Baths Call on or Address J. R. SMITH, Mgr. CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE HOT SPRINGS, ARK. larger caliber. One of them, weigh ed 48 pounds and another 32 pounds. The bayonets, which are the most recent finds, were dug up two feet below the ground, near inwood. Notice is hereby given that, at a meeting of the stockholders of the Schwabe Clothing Company, a corporation, created and organized under the laws of the State of West Virginia, held at Charleston, Kanawha county, West Virginia, on the 28th day of May 1910, resolutions were adopted that this company discontinue business as a corporation and surrender to the State of West Virginia its charter and corporate franchises. I. SCHWABE President of said corporation Use of Your Time? EDGE. YOUR USEFULNESS. 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY. Correspondence, incorporated, Thomas Bishop Johnson, D. D., L. L. D., more for you. It is the only school conducted by experienced educator. Theology, Law and Special Academic for you, of the things you need, be confidentially and you will lose no time. Are you are employed, when it is con- get ready. $50.00 will pay for our, until that amount is paid. Are no other charges. We give you how to read and write we can help your office and get information. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secoy Station G. 43rd Street, between H and I Sts., N. W. COLLEGE Berry, W. Va in 1867— we have graduated here. The oldest, students. Magnificent location. Eleva- ample buildings. THREE NEW PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- ted, earnest teachers does not include ing to the Dewey System, is one of S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- SES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED. TION. Storer is interdenominational, whole influence is toward Christian Organizational, Musical Clubs, Normal, Industrial, Music. other printed matter write to The President BATH HOUSE the Knights of Pythias of North Pepe, Asia, Africa and Australia: The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heat- ed throughout. PRIE OF BATHS: $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certi- tificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. 0 per course of 21 Baths 0 per course of 10 Baths J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. a a a Be AA RT a eri ree Res ott, hee Ter Re ror mnn We tees ede ad ee ahh ae ae on did pS. wr EES Saas Wc big Se ee gt See apnoea ne cprchas Caen RSet hla ————— ee RB ABE A tS mee See Be) eer Te: TR Seat, lee seg Goa Tee aR ETS Bi a ne a wlatlidas Sil la 5 it si : Bigs Vat AD gt risa ost a BE Au - Vi ac ATE ‘ ISHED BVERY THURSDAY eB¥ THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. Be _ Moe,’ Pythian Building, Charleston, Bet | Ww. Va. |, Home Phone 923. RN arc sMhé Advocate is entered in the Pott-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. Od ‘. BUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three! months ............-. $0.50 Birsmionths 2.2.6.2... ee. 1,00 MIMO: PORE oo eccccceeeccscnns 1.50 ohn THURSDAY, JUNE 2. 1910 — CONGRESSMAN GAINES. ' Bix years ago when Mr. Wills Seymour Kdwards entered the hs agalnst Mr. Joseph 1. Gaines for Ue Republican nomination for eonsies man from this district, The Ads. ente supported Mr. Kawards, Its Feason for so doing was (hit iis wae agement felt that the interests +! his Negro constituency was of nO concern whatever ty MY Gaines, AL that lime it was as easy for-a Negro man to see the Pope att the Quirinal as to sot an andienes with Mr, Gaines. Noy. the Dalai Lama of Lhasa is more approach blethan he. The truth is that Mr, Gaines is not tn touch with cither the major por- tlon of the whites nor the Negroes In his district and he is drittins 1 ther from them every day. In the distribution of patronase Mr. Gaines has exhibited color-biind ness of the most pronounced tyye invariably delaying for an inexensi- ble length of time answers to let ters, and showing when it came tv ketting a Negro even a menial job but little of that influence he is stid to posses. Though dean of ou: congressional representation, there is not another of his fellow men ders from this state who ean no: | show more Negro appointments to his credit than can Mr. Gaines With his white brother the Near wants his district represented by a man in the lower house of the na- ional Ieglislatare, but while hisg! representative is measuring uy he lors not want him to hold his head mong the clouds all the time, ‘The ‘olored brother would like to have tis congressman look down at least jong enough to distribute those lit- He “pickings” whieh go along with the job. ‘This Mr. Gaines has sig nally failed to do and he will have none to blame but himself if Capt Avié:-succecds hitaat Washington: VALE ELLIS, Without going into the merits of the discussion as to whether Mr. J M. Aallis did or did not receive « square deal in the primary — elec- tion held in Fayette county last month. The Advocate sincerely de- ploves his failure to get a sufficient number of votes to have his mare placed on the ballot There is nota Negro in the State who did not experience a thritl of pride when he associated Mr. EMis’ hame with Member of the House ot Delesates, ‘The mere fact that a Negro was on hand to raise his voier whenever an attempt was made to enact legislation unfavorable ty the ace, eave as all a feeling of Seen Tily, fanetind perhaps, bat none Ue lose reassuring Thee again the thought was rather plessant that West Virsinia was among the few states of the Union unprejudived to the extent of electing to the law: making body a man of color, With the retirement of the “gen- fleman from Fayette’ passes the hope of future representation alons this line, for experience teaches: tha: the Negro does mot regain in obi country i political position onc Jost. Without rhe renewal of the a rangement which obtained in’ Pay: elle it is niterly impossible for a Ne gro to win in a primary wp there to: any office. Over in MeDowell cout: ty whebo the Negroes are even mon numerous and are the sinew if no the bone of the Republican parts the outtook is anything bat hoperal Here in Kanawha the atiempt hiv been made twice by Negroes to juny over, or crawl through or under tia bars but in both instances withow success. + In view of these facts we ay sorry, imexpressibly sorry that My Klis has fallen by the wayséle Even before his enforced vetiremen there were far too few Negroes hold ing similar positions, and now tiny he #8 Jost to us it is excusable if yy heave a sigh BARKUS IS WILLY. Reports from Washington are to the effect Chat Mr, Napier has been offered and hax refused the Misis tersbip to Liberia and that he wil ol replace, at least just now, dv Vernon ax Register of the ‘Proasury, buch A Move being regarded as bad potitics MAIER the eve of an elec: Not that we age oppesed to Mr, Napier as Me, Napier but becans he Muils from a state which is in the hide-hound Democratic colunin owe Gun net Cruthfully say char we deplore either his refusal of the Li: cheriay mission or his fuilure to sue: coed Mr. Vernon. in fact, there does not appear to us any reason why Mr, Vernon should be retired now or after the election. He is giv- ing satisfaction in the conduct of his office lle represents a constitu. ener which has voted for years to Swell the Republiean majority ian the electoral college, He is not with out inthuenee in the councils of his rice Then why replace hime with Mr. Napier or any other man from a Demoeratic state? Goins through Uhe list of Federal appoiniments made since Mr. Taft's induction into ofice, one tinds a See- reuiry of War, a Judge of the Su preme Court of the United States and the Treasurer of the United States, all ftom “dear old ‘Tennes- seo’, Temmessee is not the on!y Suto on the map, and if rhe Presi- dent is. Hike Unele Remus, “is sblorsed” to remove Mr. Vernon, West Virginia is willing to transfer her claims on the Assistant Regis- tership of the Treasury to the prin- cipal position. In truth, Mire Was lors Would prefer the switeh, AMATEUR APHLETICS. There is srave danger fost these in charse of athleties at some of our edueationa! institutions, in thei qagerness to win, WHT pay too dearly for the vietory For a member of years the em: ployment of “ringers” has bean ta- hoved by rie Lirger schools of beth raves. The authorities, atter an in- exensable delay, came to the realize: Con that the use of other tian bona fide students in their contests did hot square with: their presehments on morality: they found thar heir tacit approval of the: participacion of outsiders, engaged that Uny might win from their opponents. was instilling in the minds of the students the idea that vietory at any sriee is justifiable, They came to see that they could nor with justice punish the student guilty of reeeiv- ing aid from another or “riding a pony" in the elass room while his school countenanced unfair meth- ods on the athletic field Primarily. athletic comtests be- ‘ween members of the same school or of different schools are held to decide the superiority. of. the_con- testing students, If the weak pesi- tion in the Hine is strengthened by securing for the occasion one who is not regularly carrying studies, what difference pray is there be. iween such an act and “pony vid- ing’ in an examination? THE AGE ON ‘THE RAMPAGE. It is time for everybody te. sit vp and take notice when (he staid. old New York Age, the personinea: tion of conservatism since it chine: AW pilots, begins to express dontits as tothe attitude of the Patt ad- ministration toward the brother in black. Under the caption “Shall the Ne- ero be Sacrificed”. last week, it vine surged something awful’ 1 it just Hoes nop ring the backing bells as i did a few tnonths ago after a_pro- Hest either ‘quite: 0 Igoe nor “46 fond as this Jast one, the Presidest may be brought 160 see thar these having in charge the appointment of Negroes are repndiating the pro: mise he made to us in his inaugural address, He said. in effect, that Ne- Pxrees would not be appointed at the South simply beeanse they wer: Negrors nor would they be removed or reiveted simply because of color The Age has cited a number ef in stances in which the Negro pas beet made to walk the plank for reason which appear suspiciously antago nistic to this platform, 1h isin Ue position to discover the true inward Ness of the situation, amd will soon fer NS hope, muster up. sitticien comrage to stand by. reload sant tire His gums again after they have bee Olte distharsed WEEP AND Be LY NESOME. “HF yon are ae man. smile! IF vow are a dog, way your tail! is a bit of inclesantly expressed bUL none tke Jest good advice appearing on one Of those ever-present post cards. ‘The man with a smile and the dox With the waging tall are by. far More companionable associates than the fellow with a frown, the chrowic xroweh, or the dog whieh goes siouching by with his tail tueked t+ Fween his legs, The world accept ither of the former more readil Humanity is so constituted thar i patmrally flee trem discontent es pressed in their characteristic way either by ma nor dos. Kvervbody has heard but it will bear repetition: AURA ane (he world laughs with Weep ahd-yourweep atone, Por this brave old carth must. bor: row its mirth, It has troubles enough of its own.” ss The Advocate acknowledges with thanks the receipt of an Invitation te the commencement exercises >t Douglass High: School, THantingten, of which Brot, J. W. Beott fy erie, tiple ea ge He Bieay areumoncmavaneatis to why the comet ave tne ware auch a ulde: Berth, be tet Aviad SLi eee vivineotnent these, Whee UW Seon eg ee Columbus Belcher Gets Fourth Respite For the fourth time since he was convieted of slaying Curtis Carter, in Mingo county, Columbus, Heleher has been granted a respite. This fie The Seeatog OPE an stared Wioine Sutreoe oeae eee peals, through Judge Poftenbarger, vont eee Belcher is inthe penitentiary and wus under sentence to be hanged June 16th. Pe Deteher e SAGE fapedheu yee: sistent in their efforts to have his life and cach time has appealed to the highest court of the state in their effort to get a new trial, Sr AO SL Le The Canadian Medical Association Torontor Canada, June 1.—With tendance from all over the Dominion the forty-third annual convention of the Canadian Medical Association epened in Couvocation Tall today, to continue through the remainder preparation and clibrrateness of de- Hail ne sach assemblage has been sious and departmental meetings achat at Mh MITE eet filideroite napers and “avaicceee oe publocts af wedieal ant cine oe terest. Qutside of the discussions on professional t spies the chief ques- tion td cone: betate ihe came is that of Demkalon weticet eee tion. It is desired that the present reputations ue chenged’ aa" thee may be permitted ty practice bis profession in another province with. out taking a second examination, ie sepand exeming Rehearing in the Flour | Rate Cases Begun Washington, June 1.—The inter- Syeacd Ne Nene Br tne coset a northwestern millers against the Great Northern railway and other interstate railroads carrying flour from northwestern points to the At- lJantic seaboard, which involves ‘the question of freight rates on flour be- wenn ainnennalte: Gait aan ote York At the first hearing the com- mission decided in favor of the com- ROWE TALGy trom erat ae eee per 100 pounds. beginning May 10. Upon the petition of the railroads the order was suspended and a re- ‘polis, Kansas City, St. Louis and other milling points in the West are represented at the hearing, pee nea Woman Celebrates Her 100th Birthday Collinsville, Wh, Juné 1.—Mrs, Mary Naputi.. who lives with her daughier, Mrs. Peter Bassola, at Donkville. in this county, celebrated her one hundredth birthday today, being still hale and vigorous for her age. Mrs. Naputi was born in Italy on June 1. 1810, aad had seven chil-| dren. She survived her husband and si: of the children, the last of whom died thirteen vears ago. Te ing all alone, the old lady came to tne United States thirtern: years: ago. and made her home with her only surviving daughter, Mrs. Bassola. Mrs. Naputi never’ used’ spectactes sand can still do sewing and knitting without aid to ber evesight. She has several teeth left and her physi- eal condition is vemarkably good. ee POPE 75 YEARS OLD Rome, June 1.—The Pope will be VS years old tomorrow, having been born at Riese on June 2, 1855 In accordance with the traditions of the churamthere will be no. public cole: ovation of the day, and the ‘Pope will spend the day quietly. receiving only ihe congratulations of the mem: hers of his household and the mem. hers of his family PRINCE HENRY TROPITY Tore. Berlin, June t.—-The automobiles which are to contest for the Prince Henry ‘Trophy assembled in Bertin today in readiness to begin the tony tomorrow. The first day's rin will be to Branswiek and will inelude 4 speed contest, On Friday the vars will go on to Cassel, and thence fo Rothenburg on Saturday, where there will be a gay’s rest, On Mon: day the contestants will proceed from Rothenburg to Strassburg, on Huesday from Strassburg to Cob: lent. and on Wednesday they will Unish al Hamburg. when the second need contest will be held between Limbarg and Weitburs. on the Tau- pus cirenit Charleston Nyt ew? el ba CARRS, DUS postponed all mectings {dune 13th, aL whieh time tte ses- sion will be held at the ALM. E, Church, Mrs, W. HL. Terry, who bas been taking a tratment for three months under Dr, Gambley returned much benofitted to her home at Ronee verte, Thursday, Charles Wiliams, formerly of (his city, but_now, of Cambridxe. O.. bs visiting Noble Mitchell ‘The Art Needle Elub was entor- tained by Mrs, D. B, Butler, Sents streot.. Thesday evening, Miss Julia Brown will be hostegs to the cheb Rext Week at he home of Mrs, Mary Robinson, Bradford street. : Mrs, Isaiah Campbell, accompa- nied by Miss Ethel and 1. 8 Smith, attended the funeral of a relative at Handtey, ‘Tuesday, Mrs Malinda’ Shorts, who has been’ visiting “her daughter, Mrs, Adolphus Wright, has returned to her home at Rock His. ©. Miss Alice Jordan, an attendant at the Weston Asylum ‘for the in sane, was in the city Tuesday. Abner, son of Mr, and Mrs. Henry Smith, Lewis street. has returned from Tuskegee Normal and Indus- trial Institute where he completed Fthe course’ in carpentry. > | AU the recent graduating oxercises pof Howard University, Washington, (D.C. Jas. BABrowny of this city, was, graduated from the dental depart ment. [tis reported that Dr. Brown will locate here Fred Haynes was at Montgomery Monday night James Washington is ill ar his home, 901 Young street Threatened by white caps who laid bundle, of switeles at bis door and a notice to get put of the conn. try. William Purbush, a colored boy, at the request of his cmployer in Lewis county, purchased a revolver to protect himself. Later, when Fur bush left his employer to work for another, the employes scenred his arrest and convietion for carrying a pistol. Me was given the mini- mun sentence by the court in Lewis county and after serving three months in jail made application for pardon which has been granted vy Goveronr Glasscock, Furbish being relieved of further imprisonment and the fine Walter Harris returned Saturday from Roanoke, Va., where he visit~ ed relatives, Miss Rhoda A, Wiison spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Ruth Wilson, at ‘St. Albans. Mrs. Gibson Browder and Miss Della Browder, of Chijlicothe, O., and Miss Johnson, of | Institute, | are guests of Mrs. Mollie Parker, Ja- cob St. . Miss Lewellyn Sprigxs, of Insti- tite, was in town shopping Satur- day. Mrs. Julia A. Campbell and son Erwest. spent Tuesday at Handtey, A.C. Spurlock. of Huntington passed through the city Monday en route home from Lawrenceville, Vo., where he has a position as teacher. The Saturday Bridge Club was en- tedtained Saturday afternoon by Miss Esther Fniks on Jacob street, Miss Lilian ‘Taylor will be the hos- tess to the Club nest Saturday The little child of Mr. and Wr John Scott died az their home on MeCormick street. ‘Tuesday Mrs. John Campbell ertercined the Married Ladies’ Whist Club Thursday afternoon at her home on Court street Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Terry enter: tained J.C. Campbell at dinner Sun- day > Gholbert, the lithe son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harris, is Hl with meas- les at Uieir home on Baines strect, Mrs. Tucinda Banks died Sunday at her home on Morris street, after a long illness of fever, ‘The funeral servicos were held Wednesday after: noon at vhe Simpson M. B. ehureh J.C. Campbell spent Monday at Veneta The Improvement Learne will meet Friday with Mrs. Anna Fulks: Davis, on Jacob street. Mrs. Richard Lowry is spending the week at Institute visiting hey mother, Mrs. Friend, Edward James returned Saturday, after spending the week with his sis- ter in Keystone, y Mrs, Mabelie Simpson is quite ill at her home on Washington street Don Jones has returned — from Fairmont. where he was called by the death of his mother. The friends of Miss Cornelia Da- ete Oui GG Ric eck Bos Ma ke Be BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE 2 \ Ee Se “Se ee ee ne et fa a ate an pease ecient nn \ —SITUATED AT— 3 - BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA ; On ‘the main line of the N. & W. R. R., and éasy, of access from all points of the Virginian Healthful location, the very best of school . comforts, and excellent advantages in the way of Library, Laboratories, Student So- cieties and a strong earnest Faculty. . . Regular Normal and Academic Courses, also courses in Music, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. nl FREE BOOKS TO NORMAL STUDENTS BOARD, FUEL, LIGHT AND FURNISHED ROOMS $8.00 PER MONTH. A Model Graded School in.which Normal Graduates are given the necessary exper- ience in teaching before beginning their tegular work. ” sy For Further Information Address the Principal R. P. SIMMS | == INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA = The only Industrial_Instity(e, for, colored tudents in the tate Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Régular Coiirses in Agriculture, Carpentry and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Paint. | ing and Glazing, Dressmaking, ‘Laundering, Printing. A Complete Course ‘in’ Military Training to Cadets Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students: -and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We havea faculty of ‘Twenty-two Teachers. Board only Eight Dol- lar a month. ‘ FOR CATALOGUE AND OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS . Byrd Prillerman, A. M. President Institute, West Virginia eee Z Leonava shelton heeds 7) vous” of Piedmont — Koad, died Sat- widay afternoon at his home very suddenly, He was well known in. here and was highly respected. Jthe funcral was held Thesday afternoon at 2:30 from the home, interment being in Spring Hit] cemetery. Rev, M. W. Claire, of Washing fon. D.C, one of the most promi- nent divines im the Methodist, Ipis- copal connection, will preach Sun- day evening at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. Claire. is well known here and the announce- ment of his appearance In the pulpit hever Tailg to attract a large congre- wattion. 7 Miter having ‘lost to Institute, Monday. in a (welve-inning game 4 to 2 aad again Tuesday 2 to 1, Wile berforce University baseball team won from the Chariston Clippers: at Wehrle Park. yesterday afternoon The game was one of the best seen in this city this season and was a revelation as to the condition of the Clippers in as much as this was their first game, Wilberforce — having blased eleven, The score wax 2 to 1. Charleston getting the simalter number Accompanying the — Wilberforer frum is Llentonant Green, 1.8. A. who has the distinction of being one oF the three Negroes holding com- missions'in the regular army, He has already made a number of friends here. : Despite the inclement weather ‘Tuesday evening, the assembly bali at Garnett high school was filled to Its expacity by the patrons and friends of Washington school to wit- ness the closing exercises, ‘The Vite Ue folks went through their parts with that precision which is only acquired by long and careful re- hearsals and their perfection was very creditable to the efforts of their teachers, As gnomes and fairies the children received rounds of ap. plause, especially after the rendi- tion of the several vocal selections. Miss M. Blance Jeffries is principal of Washington school and is assis!- ed by Misses Lizzie O. Hopkins, Am- my Hutchinson and Amelia Wileher. J. A. dackson, page of the supreme court of appeals Is at Wheeling in attendapce upon that body. The following invitation whieh, on acount of the prominence of the contracting parties has created more than the usual stir In society circtes, Was issued yexterday Mrs. Mary J. Brooks will give ine marriage her daughter 7 Mipha. Blvin Sy Dr. Willis Wharton Jones on Wednesday Morning, June the Mifteen Nineteen Hundred and ‘Ten at ten o'clock Four hundred and nine Jacobs Strect Charleston, West Virginia The honor of your presence ts requested At home after June the 25th, Deanwood Heights, Washington, 1D, e. Reception Ten-thirty to Twelve, WEST CHARLESTON, Rev. Kugene Page was in- town last week looking after his property on 3rd fvenne, GC. P. Lucas will be home this week His brother is much better. Norman Haywood, polisher at the Axe Plant, has gone to Louisville to remain this summer, ‘The Rally for Rev. J.P. Cant at the Baptist church last Sunday was @ success, Pittsburg, Pa. Fane 1.—The wed- ding of Miss Laura Gilpin Smith daughter of Mr. and Mys, Persitor Smith. and Gearge Sturges Oliver. son of United States Senator Oliver, attracted a fashionable assembage to thet Church of the Ascension — this afternoon. Molowing. the ceremony there was a large reception at the ome of the bride's parerte: -THURSDAY/“JUNE 2, 1910 “\ Grevious Errors iy Se ae ee OD or eae ae a8: ae nature and at bis approach, we cry out of the furtéiot our enraged’ de: ings~ browght intdé action; “Thou ospteablo cirtracter, thou hell-born uepallant, thou hydra headed mon. ster of soclety—thou more than all others wrt the bane and disgrace ot the 20th’ century, “We stand for the annihilation, at any cost of this flend who is Inceul ated with the most damnable penal werms that ‘ever disgraced, excited und enraged society. | Not in the range of my knowledge has a single member of the C. M. E. Chureh, the chureh 1 represent, committed this nameless erime, “I said a while ago’ that we love tho South—and we do, but the South's postion’ upon the complex uéstion that confront this country unpeals to us as a remedy rather than a panacea. In other words— we endorse the South's position on some things with condiderable men- tal rekervation. When the South ré- fused to allow the sword and bayonet to. compel it to submit to the de- struction of ita socia) Sdeals, right- cousness rejoiced. When the South unhorsed the ‘scailowag' and dis- patched the ‘carpét-bagger’ justice und equity also rejoiced. For we helleve that each race ought to’ re- main pure and separate, and that the oyernment ought to be in the hands of Ye intelligence and wealth of the community, and when It comes to an emlightened franchise, no one can object “very thoughtfnl Negro is a lit- fle distressed at foreboding condit- liens, When we think of the color disfranchfsetent that déprives us of the, ballot, the only weapon of de- fense any race or individnak has in a republican form’ of _ government; whol we think of the neblett of our schdol system, éspectatly oy riral schopls. When we considér the threatening attack npon our skilled labor; and when we cansider the actual assanit upon our eleemosynary institutions, and) many, many other, unfavorable signs, there are some of us who quake’ for fear. : “May T humbly say, thatthe alarm that some of our whité friends feel about the Negro secret orders is un- founded and without cause. { de- clare unto you today as a member of one of the most reputable 6f them, that there has not been a single mot- fon’ or resolution offered or passed singe Emanelpation that would. of- fend the most sensitive of our white Triends, and the man or men who sally forth to capture them wiil be as “Don Quixote” was when he eaji- tured the “Mambreno Helmet.” T only mention these things that you, a great Christian body might be thinking of them, But let me inform you“we are no! discouraged We await the issne. We have faith in God's justice, faith in Southtyn chivalry, and faith in our own strong resolutions, We believe if we oniy await the issue, every thing will come out alright in God's ewn way, in God's own time. ( Vietory for the Chureh! “AIL students of history know that each race or civiliaition has peepee Women, LISTEN If Youtye Got Job) 1 2, 4 “ i ag You've Got @ Chance! And'thé better, the job, ‘the: het- ter is yourschance of improving vour “condition, and getting ahead, The Intoational = eur fy \ ofthe wong / LU, wilk:help, you get a job if you haven't oné, and ‘will help you to a better jab if you have one, 1S P ; It'S UP To YOu whether you want what the LL-U members are working for and getting « Big Cath’Béenefits ° Fairly Protection Self Edueation', | Coiopérdttie Buying Co-operative Selling Mutual Uplift This opportunity, is open to every one without regard to sex, color or nationality, be- tween the ages of fifteen arit sixty years, Send ten cents for three months’ subscription. to our official magazine, THE UNION JOURNAL, and circulars and full particu lard of our offer will he sent you. Write Ug Toda) 1-1-0 GRAND LODGE, TOS1-L-U Bld’g. Dayton; Obie, th:S.A, coat OF eustrial coro plications, commierctal. irregularities, gotta per- Plexities and potitidal convulsions. Hence, it 48 but naturaf that this colititty havlag two separate’ and dio- Unct races, in temperament, train- Ing and’ development, occupying te same territory, breathing the safie atmo’phere, and Inbdibing the same déktre’ for lderty and independence, should have problems perplexing and aggravating. “We had as wall acknowledge this fact us deny it.j ft withbe but play- jag the ostrich that sticks its heail in thé s&tid and imagines itself hid: den. \Wé' have a rice problem in cbs country. A problem that is stubborn, positive and défiant; oie that Is taxing the head of the think- ing white man, and oppreasing the heart of the self-respecting Nogro. A problem, We believe mighter thaa any of antiquity, because in no In- stance dé we yecall where there weze two’ races’ so diametrically opposite In coloY, temperament, tratmfig itd deVelopment, living under a demo- gratic form of government, tire preamble of which government de- clare that all men are born free and eaval; a government that insists (al constituted authority mast get its power froin the consdnt of the gev- einéd;- ai government where every Individual must represent himself; hence a government where the bai- lot is the only weapon of defense; a government, 1am almost about’ to say that is antlpodal to the tendén- cies of Iuman nature. “The ancient ctvilfzation, though ffee from some of the complications that this ‘government entails, were Hot able to survive their immediate conflicts. .Wihere are they today? Gone, gone, gone! Hence sneh his- torians “ds “Gibbon say the world moves in a circle; that it raises, flourishes ana then decays. ‘There is one thing that all of us must ae- knowledge, that none of the ancient nations jute the preservative tuid big cienL to stay their desicne wna. They had all the military tastiés and proWess possiblé; but they were des- troyed, ‘They had art, selaiiée, relig- Jon, philosophy and ‘Nterature; pitt they decemposed; they’ hsd ‘such Jawgivers as Draco, s.yoursas and Salon; bu they disintegrated “If this country hopes to survive the great problem’ that confront it; if it hopes to’ conqnerIn the’ gtcat in- ternal coitflict; if it hopes’ to he victorfods in the gregt social, mdus- |triaf aia potitical contention within its bounds, we believe it must ledrn u lesson. from the ancients and not try to win by military prowess and lactiés; not try to cbnamer by litera- lure, law, invention, nor prejudice; but must realize that if it conquers, {twill and must be’a victory for the chuveh, a victory, for religion—thy religion pf thé Lord” Jesus Christ: * We believe If these problems are to be adjusted; if this country is to be gaved from disintegration and final annihilation, it must be saved by the gospel. Christianity as taught by Christ must be the controlling in- fluence of this government; the ser- mon on the Mount its basis of oper- ation, Hence, as an organization, we are teaching love. We sce that Grant's sword, Lincoln's pen, Sum- mer's tongue, nor John Brown's raid were not able to bring about all the desired results. Therefore we as a church, have never depended upon war nor war amendinents, courts nor legislative halls; political nor edu- cational attainments; industrial nor ‘Jacademic training, bit have done the best possible within us, and now we are looking to the Father of the universe who does all things well |to do the balance. 60 when we are Jasked for a solution of the problem }we ery out, “Phow shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, mind, soul and’ strength, and thy neighbor as thy self." . |“ We are inexpressibly grateful {to you for the protecting care that lyon: huve: exerctied aver its during {the last forty years. You have been kind and helpful to us in every way, {at no time have you turned us away empty handed. “Every one of. our efforts has in some way. felt the effect of your beneficent hand. In both chureh and school our needs, apparently have been the object of jyour. sympathy, and out asking has {been the signal for your aid. Among ‘Jall the institutions that you have [helped for us, we wish to mentim Paine College especially. Paine Js one of the montiments of the labor, helpfulness and charity of your great chareh. You have built, operate and ‘|miaintain’ this whos worthy cotlese for Negroes. Dr. George Wm. Wal- ker and his competent corps of Bagi tin cat ee eg Se ee TIBRARFANS SET Portland, Ore.. June 1—A con vention of wide interest is the sec ond annual meeting of the Paeitic Northwest Library Association which has its formal opening — this evening at the public library inthis city. Delegates are in the ¢ily. from Hritish Columbia and the States of Orofon, Washington and Idaho, ‘Th sessions will continue over ‘Thurs: day and Friday and will he devoted to the discussion of numerous topic: relating to lbraried and their man- agement. PHP ADVOCARET MS! ST! aym Negr Wat at rt ag ea CLAIM ADVANCED THAT ELLIS WAS BUNCOHD OUT OF NOMINATION, Meeting caed at Montgomicry on A5th to express indignation and to adopt plans for placing Negro candidate betore ihe pevnle. Special to the Advocate, | Montgomery, June 1—Indigant be- cause of the failure of J. M. Bllls, Itheir representative, to recetve the nominatton for the Hause of Dele- Rates at the primary held here on the 21st, of last month, the Negross of this, Payette county have called a mass meeting to be held in this city on Wednesday the 15th inst. to ex press their indigation and devise [sas and means to get Mr. Bilis’ name on the ticket. Beginning with Chris Payne, now servings as cousal at St. Thomas, Dantsh_ West Indiés, there have beer three Negro representatives in the lower hoifse of tho Legislature frova ‘this cotinty, the only county of the fifty-five of the’ state being so rep¥evented. Payne served one term. ‘A few years latter Bilis was sent to the state house, ‘but was retivod after bne sessiot of the adlons in_favor ol HIE Raftéy. Raftey’ was tor more Jortunate than his predecesser, who the next primary election knacker down the prim ani seryed two sue- essive terms, Héw the Favette count: Negroes came to “get it on" thase in other counties is a sinsple tals. Compas ing nearly half, if not a larger jre- portion of the Republicans voters, they were allotted one of the three legislative representatives, tie am- derstanding being that the Nesro candidate receiving the highest number of votes should be declarsd the ‘nominee, This agreement was highly. satis. factory to the Neasoes, as i% assur: ed their having @ man on the ticicer. election a representative in the legis: lature, It was the cancellation of this ar- rangement that has caused the up- rising which, at this time, is. of Warming magnitude trom the view- point of the nervous tdminees. “The more radical eglored men are say- ing—and they do not put the pianis- simo pedal on when they say it— that Eli8 was biimeoed by the elect. Joh officials. The white Republicans aver that Ellis was not nominated because the Negroes themselves dic not support him, there being ay un. psVally Hight vote cast by both races So there yeu are. ‘Take- you thot.” —— 2 “Howsumer aid yit and still, as one of Ells’ henchmen says, there is «0 ing to be sdmething doing at Mont. gomery when the black insurgent: meet. ‘They say there will avis: such a storm out of that meeting «s will make the cyclone which passe up Bk valley a few days ago look like a gentle zypher, eeiatete, a NORTHERN MINNESOTA Crookston, Minn, tune 1.—tIn the neixhhorhood of 600 delegates yepresenting the development. vaso: ciations in ‘about thirty counties ol the State are assembled here to at fend the session of the | Northers Minnesota Development Association, Which opens here tonight with 4 smoker at the Crookstoa Commercial Club rooms, The meeting will ex. tend over three days, closing Friday with an automobile ride. of the dele: Rates. 7Among the speakers who are scheduled to ‘address the meetings ure Dean A. IF, Wooils, of the State Agricultural College: George Welsh. of the immigration department; W +. Cooley, of the state highway com: mission; Prof. A. 1. Chamberlin, of Brookings, S.D.: P. 1B. Dowling, of Eveleth; Willis M. Hays, assistant secretary of agriculture, at Washing. ton, D. C., and Bernhardt Ryeggila, professor of the Royal Danish Agri: cultural College at Copenhagen. —— ARMY AND NAVY WEDDING | Washington, June t.—JFune, — the month of brides, was ustered ‘in to Cay by three weddings in the "ser vico set.” At St, Margaret's Miss Laura Annesley Stotsenburg, daugh ter of Mrs. John M. Stotsenburg was marived to Lientenant Charles Russell Mayo, ‘Tenth Cavairy. At St. Thomas’ there were two | wed. dings, that of Mis Florelle ‘Edson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Romanzo Edson, to Firt Lieufonani John William McKie, coast artillery corps, U. 8, A. and that of Miss Mary Reme¥ to Capt. John Winthrop Wadleigh, U.S, marine corps. Sea HARMFUL MEDICINES cannot be sold by any druggist in America today, except under penalty Of the law. ‘This is what the Pure Food and Drugs Law has accomplish- ed for the people. Such standard Preparations, however, as Lydia, B. Pinkham’s “Vegetable — Compound, Which for 4hirly years has stood the test of time and complies with all conditions of this law, will continue to be sold by every reputable drug: Bist in the land. a Springfield copped the first ten ames of the season and was rin- ning Away from the ‘Three-1 League teams until they met the Waterloo team, and then they met their Wa- terloo. Silence! | St. Pant must be the right place for Charley Cheeh. Charley. contdn't pitch pennies in Boston last xeason and was sent hack to St. Pan, where he is now standing the American \sgociatton batters on their heads, am: 4 our Last Chance™} ‘The balance of the stock the BROWN CLOTHING STORE to go now at} ‘cost: and less than, cost, of raw: material. Don’t delay. Bay now even iff for later use. Positively selling out to a finish; We must vacate the room} within a few days.: : sng i gd ae ot bapeh -deadhae eae Ee B. Brown’s Bog Hea pe Se Sy ag, ee A Underselling Stor€ eee 3 fo hot ie ip je ft A fu é gt enn226 CAPITOL STREE | PROF. HERING TELLS AUDIENCE '' ABOUT CHRISTIAN SCIENCE pa ee +4 sconces: Addresses an Interested oe arirtaat qaetss MST concen » Audience at the. |ycwnt ity Torlig Mele Burlew Soctate: thems with the picture, bi ee ae MEET eae wee eee Peg addressed an fiterested audience at the Burlew opera house fast night on “Christian Science: the Science of Salvation.” He spoke in part, as follows: In) considering the subject of “Christian Scienee: the Science of Salvation,” it is well to have a mu- ‘tual understanding as to the mean- ing of the terms, Science means ex- aet, systemmatized and demonstia- ole Knowledge of facts, laws and causes, while according to Smith's Wible' “Dictionary salvation "mvans “deliverance from temporal — evils and earthly destruction.” in other words, deliverance. from evil—from sim, disease and-denth. Hence “The “Science of Salvation” means in sub- stance that demonstrable knowledge Watch atfords deliverance from all evil. * Salvation fo Be Worked Qut. St. Paul admonishes us to work out our own salvation, ‘This Serip- tifal command meting far nore than the commdn belief that salvation {s askured by simply, having beijet or faith in Jesus as’ the Son of God. Such saving faith is vitally neces: sary, but it is only the beginning of our salvation—its spiritual basis, ‘Then must follow the working out Gf ony deliverance from evil on. this basis: onr actual separation from sin, from the boudage of this world, from limitation, “failure, disease, death. Working out our own salvation means to ‘secure the mastery over the {N18 of this world, to destroy thent by tie demonstrable knowledge of God received (hrough Christ Jesus amd to establish harmony, — health, appiness in everyday life. — Honee our salvation is not fully worked out until we haye dominion over all dis: cord and everything that causes. it ‘This necessarily includes dominion over evil and its sensation. sin and sorrow, dominion even over death amd its terrors. 1 means to attain to-perfect harmonious living. to bring about God's kingdom on earth Salvation Theough Mind, Tn working out our salvation we must first seo that salvation or de- liverance from evil is a mental pro- cess, takes place in mind; that it is a Yansformatjon through’ mind and is hoth ethical and philosophical ‘The Bible declares that “to be car- nally minded is death: but ty be spiritually miaded is life and peace.” “Ali will admit that evil is primar ily mental; that evil aims and pur poses. all misiudement, hatred, envy, Jealousy, are mental, and tial the correction of thee ‘mental condi- tions must be mental, through edu cation and experience, the awaken- ing and establishment of right thought. We are all familiar with the Physical effects of fear, anger and other strong crotons, “Sieh entects having a mental cise obviously can he healed mentally and Christian Sctence teaches that all sin and dis ease, whatever ils name or nature, has a mental orisin and is a mental phenomenon, an +xperience of — the mortal material puman mind, which is Nealed by the vivine Mind. In “Retrespection and. introspec: tion" Mrs. Kddy says: “During twenty vears prior to. my discovery E had heen trying to trace all physical effects sto a mental cause; and in the later part of 1866 1 gained the scientific certathty that AUP causation “was Mind and overs effect mental jshonomenon.”* \ Regarding Material Causation. Christian Seienees teaches — that matter and material existence — are phenomens of the mort, material, finite mind, a concept of existence obtained throwin (ie physieal senses 4 misapprehension of reality held by human conselousress when unin #trnelead by Seiever, an aypearanee| instead of an actuslity, Mt be simply an imitation or © unterfeit: obtained from a finite, dinenstonal, mortal basis. Now it is not the appearance: but only the ortein! att has power, in fallicence and eulotanes. ‘The man CGabablan CAe COAG GT aEiknd Ee Wut. jin’ matter is but a matetial concept of spiritual facts, The objects, action and power ex- pressed in a “moving picture” are not in the picture and we do: not as- sociate: them with the picture, but with the original which the picture reproduces. Similarly, life, growth, action, power, substance, ‘law, et cetera, are ot in matter, phygieal talstenee or. the material eonselone. ness; but in divine Mind, uke only cause and principle of being, and should be so thought of, When we recognize God asthe only Mind, the only cause, Truth is reflected in consciousness and oxist- ence is harmonious. When we he- lieve causation to be material or in mortal mind, we put our trust and dependence in a shadow, a false be- lief, and existence, so called, is dis. cordant, liable to" disease, disaster, death. “In order to. work out our salvation we therefore necd to un- derstand causation, Matter a =onse-impression, Everything that we know or soe or believe, all our thoughts, — acts, or experiences 9 to make ‘up our univetse, our sense of existence, our consciousness, As we gain our concept of esist ence largely through — the physical senses, it ig very important that we he ala to vein aay oytlaglyeyctest jrony. “We “all” WhiOW Now dedentive ese senses are. ‘The distant house is not actually small because it seems to he so, neithef does the sun move because it appears to move. So also hearing. taste, touch — and smel! are all fallible. ‘in fact, the Impressions, received by the senses and recorded mentally require ey- planation and rectification to mate them coherent and intelligibte. ‘These senses bring to our con- sciousness only impressions, from which we form a eoneept of thins. If therefore the testimony of the physical senses is so unreliable and unsatisfactory it is apparent that the consciousness gained — throusin these senses cannot be true and. re- liable. What is the trie nature of sub- stance, or what is back of these ap- nearanees, material sonse daes not and cannot determine. Only a sense {hat ean perceive tuth and. reality can dectare this, Iv we ean see existence as mental instead of physical. we haye taken a great sten onward. ‘The next stop is to learn what is (rue and real and thus correct our impressions and ob- fain a truer consciousness of exist- ence. What Is Mina? The ordinary human coneept of mind is thal which thinks, feels or wills, the intellect, or the activity of the grav matter called brain. Chris: fian Seipnee revesis the fact that Mind is divine Principle, the infinite Life, Truth, Love, omnipotent. om nieciont. omnipresent, the alkinel Isive, eternal, unchanging, | allwhe being. the only cause and creator ‘This is a very different Mind from jthat which fx supposed to resnit te the action of the “gray mat acne Christian Science mates it clear [that material existence is not the manifestation of this divine Mind hut the phenomenon of the counter: Feil, catled mortal mind. His this false esneept of: exist ence that docs all the wrong think ing: that helieves in sin, disease and Geath: that claims there is life and intellixence in matter, Since God is Mind, this Mind is food, and its effects imwst always. be food, never evil. As raat thinking is the activity of the divine Mind. (he only veal thoustis or ideas | are 004. ‘Therefore everyihing that. is evil. pertains to evil or results in evil is not Mind nor included — in Mind. henee ix not reat. Human thowzht, will power, hypnotism. mental snecestion oy magnetism are all capable of evil. and henee are not Mind or the activity of Mind, are not of God, and so are not goed hut essentially ‘pd entirely evil Healing Methods. THO difference Het ween the meth od of healing theongh yental sie gestion, or hypnotism, and. that of the divine Mind, the Crist: healing ints! he clearly seen. When the effort is made to heal by sugestion, che sperator endeas ors hy means of mental manipnla: tion to male the patient believe that he is not sick. He attempts. te Change tie belief, hat the entse of ‘diséase:-temaing and in time tent. (A SPECIAL INVITATION Sm. Hor slot rena a i Aa "Swe sir S60 OF . “ALFRED BENJAMIN’ AND | “HACKETT, CARHART” HIKES THEY'RE ARTISTIC, CORRECT sh HENRY SMITH, SE | GUARANTEED WATCHES | DIAMONDS - ie KE NEVER SATISFIED UNTIED OUR CUSTOMERS ARE. Ernst ooo. fests itself even, in worse forms. ‘The patient is. no. better off, he has not risen In the séale of being, he has no more manioad...or moral courare, land does not know any more. about God and His Christ than betore The Inve Christian Seieptist, ye- ects the'divine Mind, starpis on the basis of God, man and the universe as Spirit and spiritiil, as Love and its manifestation, ay Mind and. its duis — perfect’ and harmonious Honea he tinderstands the unreality of matter and evil and knows. that man is not siek but that the patient is simply suffering fron a false mes: merie belief, “From that. standpoiu he proceeds to correct (lye errors. of Doliet with the Truth Sf being and thus establishos harmony ona spir- itual, xeientifie basic This is a cardinal point in Chris tian Science healing, that itis Gol. Hivine Mind, Uhat docs the healing and not himan thomait, In chris tian Science. healins the human sense serves only as a vehicle for ‘enth. 1 is tho ‘Truth alone that effects results. Another cardinal pomt in Chris tian Séience healing fs that it works fromthe standpoint of the wnrentity er matter and evil and (hus proves ee adit the allness and supremacy of @ad.: UL ineludes the knowing and: affirmast tion of ‘Truth; the recosnition, and, denial of error. pam Mis, Eddy Loved and Honored. « It is not Co be wondered at, indeed’. it ic inevitable, thay Christian ’Seien-" tists should love Mrs. Bddy for hav- ins brought to the world this Scienge, of Salvation, the true knowledge of, God and man, the spiritual unders standing of ‘the Holy Scriptures which enables them 40 know-them=- selves amd (o demonstrate that “say-, ing faith” which alone leads to heaven, f We love her not only for the revele ation of the demonstrable Chist, ‘Truth, which is contained in her wonderftl book, “Science and Healtty with Key to the Seriptures," and Wer! other writings. but for her conseerae- tion and devotion im continuing to, lead the great religious movement she has inaugurated. She has re- mained steadfastly at her post! of duty and continued. to instructs. guide, advise, admouigh. her follow;- ers and to lead on her Seeat Cause In its stately progress, iy Maine Prohihitionists have naked? a state tieket, headed by James: H, Ames as the candidate far governor, BIG LOT SALE AT INSTITUTE JUNE6TH.,7TH.&8TH.,1910 DO YOU WANT TO BUY A LOT AND BUILD YOU A HOME WHERE YOU CAN EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN IN THE BEST SCHOOL IN THE STATE? THEN COME TO INSTITUTE ON ONE OF THE ABOVE NAMED DAYS, INSTITUTE CITY CONTAINS MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED LOTS, RANGING IN SIZE FROM FIFTY FEET BY ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FEET TO FIFTY FEET BY TWO HUNDRED FEET. THE PRICES RANGING FROM SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS TO TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS. TERMS EASY---Ten Dollars down and five per cent of the purchase price per month until lot is paid for without interest or taxes. THE WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE HAS NINE BUILDINGS, TWENTY-THREE TEACHERS, AND HAS REGISTERED ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE STUDENTS THIS YEAR. IF YOU SEND YOUR CHILD TO THIS SCHOOL HE WILL LEARN NOT ONLY BOOKS, BUT HE CAN LEARN A TRADE AS WELL. THE GIRLS LEARN COOKING, DRESSMAKING, MILLANERY. THE BOYS LEARN PRINTING, CARPENTRY, BLACKSMITHING, WHEEL-WRIGHTING, PLASTERING, PAINTING AND AGRICULTURE. THE BOYS AND GIRLS MAY TAKE A COMMERCIAL COURSE ALSO THE BOYS AND GIRLS MAY IGREW A COMMERCIAL CURSE MEAN. THE VILLAGE IS COMPOSED OF PEOPLE WHO OWN THEIR OWN HOMES. THEY OWN STORES, POST-OFFICE, AND DO ALL THE BUSINESS OF THE PLACE. COME TO THE COMMENCE- MENT AND BUY A LOT. EVERY MAN'S CHANCE! THE BEST INVESTMENT KNOWN TO MAN IS REAL ESTATE AND THE BEST PLACE TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE IS IN A RICH, PROSPEROUS, RAPIDLY GROWING TOWN. INSTITUTE IS THE PLACE BUY NOW, PROPERTY IS RAPIDLY ADVANCING, AND WILL SOON DOUBLE IN VALUE. GET IN EARLY AND SHARE IN THE PROFITS. ALL THE MOST DESIRABLE LOTS WILL SOON BE GONE. WHERE IS INSTITUTE? EIGHT MILES BELOW CHARLESTON, AND FOUR MILES ABOVE ST. ALBANS IN THE KANAWA VALLEY, ON THE C. & O. AND K. & M. RAILWAYS. NO BETTER LOCATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE STATE. COME AND SEE. PARTIEES WILL BE ON THE GROUND ALL THREE DAYS TO INTEREST PURCHASERS. The Independent A STAUNCH FRIEND OF THE NEGRO THE INDEPENDENT was founded in 1885 as a Weekly Magazine to seize the freedom of American Jews. In the sixty-two years that have followed it has always been the friend and champion of the Negro Race. We have printed frequent articles from prominent Negroes and have closely followed their activities and successes. This attitude has cost us many thousand subscribers, but we have the courage of our own convictions. We feel we are publishing a Magazine that every Negro should read. SEND $1.00 FOR SIX MONTHS To acquaint you with the character and policy of THE INDEPENDENCE, we shall be glad to accept a six months subscription for one dollar. Our regular price is $3 a year. We believe that by reading THE INDEPENDENCE, you will realize our fait attitude and position. Remember, THE INDEPENDENCE is an Illustrated Weekly Magazine, and that you will therefore receive 20 copies for about four cents each. Use this blank. Enclosed find One Pillar for which please send me THE IMPLEMENTED every week for Six Months. National Republican League Club Meet Has Dates Advanced Washington, June 14—in order that President Taft may attend its sessions, the Executive Committee of the National Republican League has changed the dates of the biennial convention of the league from June 28-29 to June 24-25. The convention will be held at Carnegie Hall, New York City, on those dates. The President has accepted the invitation extended by John Hays Hammond, president of the league, and agreed to make a speech, which will sound the keynote of the League's cans. The India A STAUNCH FRIEND THE INDEPENDENT was found, due to seize the freedom of years that have followed, a champion of the Negro Race from promotion Negroes and latties and successes. 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The convention will be the first political convention to be held in New York since 1888 and promises to be the largest ever held in the metropolis. On the evening of June 15 a banquet will be given at the Hotel Ator, at which President Taft, ependent END OF THE NEGRO In 1838 as a Weekly Mega- composition leaves. In the sixty-two years always be at the friend and We have printed frequent articles closely full and their activi- tion has cost us many thousands and cost of our own convictions, having that every Negro should R SIX MONTHS character and policy of THE INDEP- cept a six months subscription price is $4 a year. We believe that you will realize our fair The Negro there is an Illus- that you will therefore receive much. Use this blank. Regular Subscription Price $3.00 a Year For which please send me Time: Six Months. Vice-President Sherman, and other leaders of the Republican party will speak. It is expected that the banquet will be a record-breaking one, both as to its size and the prominence of the diners. Headquarters will be established at the Hotel Astor on June 15, in charge of Secretary pro tem, D. E. Atherton and his corps of assistants, where a committee on reception to delegates will also be in attendance. A special feature of the convention will be an appeal to the first voters and the foreigners who have become citizens of the country since the last election. This feature has always been a leading policy of the League, and it is the intention of President Hammond and the officers of the League to redouble their efforts to get these two factors out at the polls. Clubs will be organized in addition to the regular League clubs to look after the interests of the League during the campaign and to organize effectively for the Presidential campaign of 1912. Mr. Atherton said: "I feel very much encouraged as the result of letters and telegrams that I am receiving from all parts of the country praising our movement. These telegrams come from governors, from Senators and Representatives, and from presidents and officers of different state clubs, showing us that we will not only have a record-breaking crowd at the New York convention, but that it will exceed in enthusiasm any convention the League has ever held. I believe the League's influence will be a prominent factor in the coming elections, also in the national election." Charleston Man Will Get the Water Contract It has been definitely determined by the officials of Parkersburg to let the contract to Lloyd E. Smith, of this city, for the installation in Parkersburg of Mr. Smith's patented water works system. The contract was granted yesterday and calls for the payment of $50,000. The work will begin at once. There has been considerable wrangling about the work between the officials and there was some doubt until the contract was signed whether Mr. Smith would land it, although several months ago he had the promise of the support of nearly every member of the council and board of affairs, they being favorable to the Smith plan. Mr. Smith is proprietor of the Kanawha hotel here. Chattanooga, the new member, is showing the way in the Southern League. THE ADVOCATE TEACHING HORSES TO JUMP. There Are Three Methods Used—Coaxing, Lunging and Driving. There are three methods of teaching a horse to leap—coaxing, lunging and driving. In the coaxing method the young horse is turned into a small paddock having a low hedge or hurdle across the center. In plain view of the pupil a rider on a veteran jumper should take him over the hurdle several times. The trainer then goes to the opposite side with a measure of corn or oats and calls the horse, shaking up the grain and pouring it with his hand back and forth in the receptacle. The boundary will soon be cleared, and when a few mouthfuls have been eaten the station of the instructor should be at the other side of the hurdle and the lesson repeated. If this be done daily the hurdle may be gradually heightened. The habit of jumping is thus acquired without those risks which attent a novel performance when a heavy burden oppresses the strength and whip and spur distract the attention. The horse's body, says Country Life In America, is not partially disabled by the imposition of a heavy load before the powers are taxed to the utmost and his capabilities are unfettered. The second method is termed lunging. A long rein or cord is attached to the bit, and the animal is exercised in a circle in which a hurdle has been placed or a shallow ditch dug. A long lashed whip, used only to keep him in motion or lightly applied at the proper moment, will keep him up to his work. Soon the horse will enter into the spirit of the occasion and by unmistakable signs will manifest his enthusiastic enjoyment of the exercise. The third method, driving, is exactly what its name implies. At first the obstruction should be slight. Any open space will answer the purpose, an earth or sod surface or tanark being preferable. Long reins, a straight bar or snail bit, a long whip and patience and perseverance are required. All things considered, the driving method is the quickest and surest way of teaching the horse to leap. When he has become somewhat proficient, having thoroughly learned what is required of him, the saddle may be called into requisition and the practical lessons begun. Almost any young horse can be taught to leap. Of course his proficiency will depend on the care bestowed on his training and on his general characteristics of wind, limb and nerve. An ordinary cob or Morgan will attain the proficiency of an Irish hunter, but any horse that is used for a saddler will be of far greater value to his owner if he can be taken occasionally for a cross country ride and put over ditches and low obstructions. Ethics and Morality If a woman's husband has been silly enough to take more wine than is good for him, morality would lead her to send him to bed. Ethics would lead her to send him to Coventry. And ethology would probably lead her to send him to a penal settlement for inebriates. If a man's wife throws a teapot at him (as happened recently in the aristocratic neighborhood in which I live) morality would lead him to go out of the house for an hour or so and give her serves a chance. Ethics would probably induce him to go out of the town and write to her from a garden city that their temperaments were incompatible. What ethology would make him do I hardly dare to think.—Chesterton in Illustrated London News. More Accurate. The pastor and his wife had called upon a member of the congregation, a widow with a small but exceedingly lively boy, and were on their way home. "Well," said the preacher, "she seems to be a very intelligent woman anyhow." "Yes." "And very positive in expressing her opinions." "On the contrary," said his wife, "she struck me as being strongly negative." "Negative? How?" "Everything she said to her little boy began with a 'Don't, Johnny!'"—Exchange. Sympathy of the Flowers More or less credence is still given in England to the old belief in the sympathy of the vegetable kingdom for human suffering. "I prayed all night," writes a gardener whose employer was very sick, "and the flowers on my window sill drooped, and I said to myself they were dead. But toward morning they picked up, and I was sure enough the master was better. And the same thing had happened to the flowers I had sent to his bedroom. They were dying, and they came to life again. And I knew when those flowers picked up that the master was better." The Pins. "Oh, dear," sighed her husband's wife, "I can't find a pin anywhere. I wonder where all the pins go to anyway." "That's a difficult question to answer," replied his wife's husband, "because they are always pointed in one direction and headed in another"—Chicago News. Painter's Colic Mamma—What's the matter with Fido? Tommie—Oh. I was playing with my soldiers, and he came in and insisted upon licking the whole army. Yonkers Statesman. Take a rest. A field that has rested gives a beautiful crop.—Ovid. Maine Republican's will meet at Augusta June 29 to nominate a state ticket. FAMOUS WAX ARTIST Mme. Tussaud Had an Exciting and Dramatic Career. IN THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. During That Era of Bloodshed She Modeled Some of the Heads That Fell by the Guillotine and Was For a Time In Prison Herself as a Suspect. This is the story of Mme. Tussaud, who was born in Berne in 1760 and died in London in 1850, and who, during the stormy time of the French revolution, modeled in wax some of the heads that fell by the guillotine. Marle Gresholtz was the daughter of an alde-de-camp of General Wurmur in the Seven Years' war. She was born after the death of her father. Her mother was the sister of Dr. John Christopher Curtius of Berne. This Dr. Curtius had made many anatomical and other models in wax and had attracted the attention of the Prince de Conti. This nobleman urged Curtius to come to Paris and establish himself as a modeler in wax. The Curtius studio became the rendezvous of the fashionable world, and in connection with this he had a museum of curiosities. Among his patrons were Voltaire, Jean Jacques, Rousseau, Mesner, Mirabeau, Diderot, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Jones and many other notable persons. In his visits to his sister at Berne Dr. Curtius had taught his niece, Marle, many of the secrets of modeling in wax. She showed such ability in this that her uncle urged her mother to make a home with him in Paris and to allow him to adopt Marle as his daughter. Marle began earnest study with Dr. Curtius, and she was so skillful in the modeling of wax flowers that this art became a craze. Even the royal personages in the palace took it up, and Marie spent some time giving lessons to Mme. Elizabeth, the young sister of Louis XVI. When the revolution broke out Dr. Curtius took the side of the people and sent for Marie to come from the palace. It was rather singular that two of his wax models should have played a foremost part in the opening scenes of that awful period. In his collection of models was a bust of the minister, Necker, father of Mme, de Stalel, and one of Philippe, duke of Orleans. Two days before the storming of the Bastille a mob took these two boots from his museum in the Palais Royal, draped them in black crape to show their sympathy and started to parade the streets with these. As the procession Lied across the Place Vendome a troop of dragoons and one of the regiments charged. A sword stroke cut the bust of Necker in halves, and the man who was carrying it was bit by a musket ball in the leg and received the thrust of a sword in his breast. The bust of the Duke of Orleans escaped injury, but in the fight to defend it several persons were killed. The soldiers made desperate efforts to demolish it. At the taking of the Bastille Dr. Curtius was active and for his services to France was rewarded by the national assembly. A badge of honor was presented to him, and this was inscribed with the famous date and a memorial of his bravery and patriotism. His house was a favorite place of meeting with the leaders of the revolution, so Marie had an opportunity to see them all. There was only one time when Marle was in any danger during this desperate period. She was "suspected" and sent to prison. Here at the same time was Mine. de Beauharnais, who had barely escaped the guillotine and who was later the Josephine of Napoleon Bonaparte. Her uncle was able to get Marie's release from prison, and she came out in time to see the downfall of Robespierre, Danton and Desmoulins. In the days of their power she had been called to model the heads of many who fell by the guillotine. She was obliged to take them just after the fall of the fatal knife. She did this awful work with the heads of poor Marie Antoinette and of the Princess Laumbale, the queen's friend. When the leaders suffered by the guillotine in their turn she modeled their heads. After the revolution her uncle died, and in 1795 she married M. Tussaud. She could not overcome the shock of her experiences during the revolution, and she persuaded her husband to take her and the valuable collections of wax models left her by Dr. Curtius over to England. They established this collection in the Strand. The collection was taken all about the country, and in 1833 it was brought back to London and made a permanent exhibition. Her sons conducted the business, and she took an active share in this till she was eighty years of age—Boston Globe. Naming Their Children. It was a musical man who gave his four daughters the following names: Do-re, Mi-fa, So-la, Ti-do. The first escaped with the nickname Dora, the second answered Miffy, the third owned up to Solly, while the youngest generally got Tiddy. The case of the musical man is matched by that of the provincial printer wh. named his children from the type fonts he used—Ruby, Pearl, Diamond. The first two are no uncommon names for girls, only Ruby happened to be boy. He followed in his father's footsteps and afterward became a prince's manager in London.—London Chronicle. The St. Louis Cardinals made a fine showing during their stay at home. LITTLE SAFES TO LOAN As a convenience and as an incentive to save, we offer HOME BANKS FOR SAVINGS DEPOSITORS. They are especially useful in encouraging the Boys and Girls to save the slippery pennies, nickles and dimes. Ask us for one. "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon" pays Compound Semi-Annual Interest on Savings Deposits. Kanawha Banking & Trust Co. "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon." Capital $250,000 Charleston, W. Va. Surplus $185,000 American Clocks Dwarf "Big Ben," Huge Timepieces National pride in every British institution, both large and small, is probably accountable for the erroneous claim in the pictorial supplement of the current issue of the London Sphere, to the effect that the famous "Big Ben" clock in Westminster tower is the titan of timepieces. According to the English publication, "Big Ben" is the largest striking, most powerful, and most accurate public clock in the world, the first blow on "Big Ben" at each hour denoting correct time. Perhaps the Britons base their boastful assertion on the qualifying adjective "public," and consequently exclude from comparison the Colgate and Metropolitan tower clocks here, as being the possessions of private concerns. But be that as it may, the facts are that "Big Ben" is outclassed by both of the above-named American rivals, says the New York Sun. The famous time-piece, by which every punctual Loudoner sets his watch, has four dials, 23 feet in diameter, the centers of which are 180 feet above the ground. The numerals on the dials are two feet long, while the minute spaces are one foot square. The minute hands are 14 feet long and weigh approximately 200 pounds each; they are made of copper and travel a distance equal to 100 miles each year. The hour hands are 9 feet in length, and the pendulum is 13 feet long, with a bob weighing 400 pounds. Wound by Hand The weights of the clock aggregate two and one-half tons. Two men are required to work five hours three times a week to wind the mechanism up, after climbing 374 steps to reach the clock room. The bell, popularly known as "Big Ben," on which the hours are toled, weighs thirteen and one-half tons, and the hammer that unfallingly does the bidding of Father Time weighs 400 pounds. A quarter of quarter bells total nearly eight tons. Twice daily, as the tongue of "Big Ben" musically proclaims to the world's metropolis All through this hour, Lord, be my guide. And by Thy power no foot shall slide. it is telegraphed automatically to the Greenwich Observatory, where its performance is duly checked. "Big Ben" was so named after Sir Benjamin Hall, first commissioner of works at the time of its erection, and was cast by George Mears, under the direction of Edward Beckett Denison, in 1858. A crack was discovered in the bell shortly after being placed in position, which caused a shrill tone. But the crack was filed open, so as to prevent vibration, and the tone, as a result, became quite pure. It is heard, in calm weather, over the greater part of London. The four-quarter bells were cast by Warner in 1856. High Above the Street. Until the advent of the Colgate company's clock in Jersey City, and the Metropolitan Life Insurance company's clock, "Big Ben" reigned supreme as the masterpiece of colossal clocks. The four dials of the Metropolitan clock are twice as high above the street, being 346 feet up in the air. They are built up of re-enforced concrete, faced with vitreous glue and white mosaic tiles. Each dial is 26 feet 6 inches in diameter, exceeding "Big Ben's" face by three and one-half feet. The figures on the dial are just twice the height of those on the famous London clock, or four feet. The minute marks, being ten and one-half inches square, are a trifle smaller, but the hands, built on iron frames and sheathed with copper, weigh 1,000 pounds for the hour indicator and 700 pounds for the minute hand. The larger hand measures 17 feet from end to end and 12 feet from the center to the point. The smaller hand measures 13 feet 4 inches over all and 8 feet 4 inches from center to point. They revolve on roller bearings, and, like the numerals and minute marks, are illuminated by incandescent lamps under heavy plate, wired glass. Being more modern than "Big Ben," the driving power of this huge mechanism is electricity, and none of the many devices connected therewith require any manual operation, the entire installation being automatic. Controls Many Others. The master clock, which is located in the director's room on the second floor of the building, controls about 100 other clocks throughout the entire structure; besides this, it controls several program instruments for sounding various schedules of bells in the different depart- ments. This clock is a high-grade regulator and adjusted to run within five seconds per month. The chimes comprise four bells, the largest weighing 7,000 pounds (in the key of B flat); the second, 3,000 pounds (E flat); the third, 2,000 pounds (F natural), and the smallest, 1,500 pounds key of G). They are located on the Forty-sixth floor, mounted on uprights, and struck by clappers worked automatically from underneath. At every quarter hour, through the medium of a transmitter, electrical impulses are sent to the hammers on the forty-sixth floor, and simultaneously the tones of the "old, historic Cambridge" chimes peal forth their message of tempus fugit. Following the fourth, or last quarter, the hours are sounded on the 7,000 pound bell, with an impact of about 200 pounds. Looks Small in Comparison. The Colgate clock, which is the largest in the world, makes "Big Ben" seem decidedly small by comparison. The dial of the Colgate clock is 38 feet in diameter. The minute hand measures 31 feet over all, with 18 feet 3 inches to the center to the point. The hour hand is 13 feet from the center to point and 17 feet in total length. The pendulum of the clock is 8 feet long, while the weights sum up 1,650 pounds. Electric lights mark the minute divisions on the dial, at two feet apart, and the numerals measure 5 1-2 feet high and 30 inches wide. The center of the dial is lower than that of "Big Ben," being only 140 feet above the ground, but owing to its peculiarly conspicuous location on the Jersey shore, facing lower Manhattan, its usefulness is not seriously handicapped by this fact. Washington, June 1.—The River and Harbor bill is still in conference and with little or no prospect of an early agreement because eight or ten Senate Amendments are out of line with the Act of 1902, which requires a favorable report from the Board of Army Engineers. The projects in controversy have either been adversely reported upon or not reported at all. Among the eight or ten Senate Amendments which are proving stumbling blocks for the conferees of the Senate and House, the ones that stand out most strongly are the Beaumont and Orange Improvement of the Neches and Sabine Rivers; Lake Contrary on the Missouri River near St. Joseph. The proposed lock and dam No. 7, on the Green River in Kentucky and the Harbor of Arcadia in Michigan. Such items Chairman Alexander and his colleagues on the part of the House absolutely refused to account. The Act of 1902 provides that after Congress has ordered the survey of a project, the local or district Engineer reports upon the advisability, adequacy, cost and commercial importance of the improvement. This report is then referred to the Division Engineer who approves or modifies it in accordance with his judgment. From the Division Engineer the report goes to the Board of Review of Engineers and finally it reaches the Chief Engineers'. At each stage of the proceeding the local interest can be heard, for or against the contemplated improvement, so that the Chief Engineers' report is similar to a decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, every question having been several times considered by nine or more Engineers. It is this decision of the Chief of Engineers, that the Rivers and Harbors committee and the rouse of Representatives accept as binding. If it is favorable to the project, and the immediate improvement of other projects in the same locality are not as important, an appropriation is made either to begin or to finish the object most favorably recommended by the Army Board. If the Engineers report is unfavorable, the Rivers and Harbors committee refuses to have anything to do with the project. So, too, if the project has not been reported upon by the Engineers. All the items in controversy in the present bill are opposed by the House conferees for the reason that the Engineers have either reported adversely or not reported upon at all. Meanwhile, local interests which have been turned down by the United States Engineers, have persuaded Senators to insist upon the controverted project regardless of the Engineers' report. The House conferees resent such disregard of sane methods and prefer that the bill should fail rather than yield to local interests which insist that Congress appropriate millions of dollars for improving undeserving and wasteful projects. The Cleveland club has signed Pitcher Ed Demott of the Lafayette college team. President Ban Johnson of the American League is taking his first trip of the season around the eastern circuit.